Topology of SmB_{6} revisited by means of topological quantum chemistry

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Title: Topology of SmB_{6} revisited by means of topological quantum chemistry
Authors: Mikel Iraola, Iñigo Robredo, Titus Neupert, Juan L. Mañes, Roser Valentí, Maia G. Vergniory
Source: Physical Review Research, Vol 6, Iss 3, p 033195 (2024)
Publisher Information: American Physical Society, 2024.
Publication Year: 2024
Collection: LCC:Physics
Subject Terms: Physics, QC1-999
More Details: The mixed-valence compound SmB_{6} with partially filled samarium 4f flat bands hybridizing with 5d conduction bands is a paramount example of a correlated topological heavy-fermion system. In this study, we revisit the topology of SmB_{6} within the formalism of topological quantum chemistry and symmetry-based indicators. Based on this approach, we reach a detailed classification of the material's topology, and we reformulate the origin of topology in terms of band representations. We corroborate these aspects by constructing a minimal TB model that is consistent with all the symmetries of the system and is able to reproduce the topology of the material. We finally unveil the previously overlooked formation of multiple topological gaps, and we discuss its implications for experiments.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2643-1564
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2643-1564
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033195
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/dc156598d688439a8b3934162cbceb6b
Accession Number: edsdoj.156598d688439a8b3934162cbceb6b
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:26431564
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.033195
Published in:Physical Review Research
Language:English