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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Phenomena

Background:

  • Chern insulators are 2D materials with chiral edge states, crucial for topological properties.
  • These edge states act as perfect 1D conductors at interfaces between distinct topological materials.
  • Engineering these interfaces offers potential for energy-efficient information transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer and demonstrate a chiral edge-current divider.
  • To explore the use of topological domains in MnBi2Te4 for novel electronic functionalities.
  • To establish MnBi2Te4 as a platform for topological circuit design.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of devices with boundaries between regions of different thickness within MnBi2Te4.
  • Identification of topological domains with distinct Chern numbers.
  • Characterization of chiral edge modes at the domain boundaries.

Main Results:

  • Coexistence of topological domains with different Chern numbers was observed.
  • Formation of Chern insulator junctions at domain boundaries.
  • Identification of chiral edge modes along these junction interfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Demonstrated a chiral edge-current divider based on MnBi2Te4 Chern insulator junctions.
  • Showcased the ability to split, reroute, and switch off chiral edge currents.
  • Highlighted MnBi2Te4 as a promising material for designing topological circuits.