In:
Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Vol. 335, No. 6075 ( 2012-03-23), p. 1464-1466
Abstract:
Topological band insulators have recently been discovered in spin-orbit coupled two-and three-dimensional systems. We theoretically predict a class of topological insulators where interaction effects play a dominant role. In actinide elements, simple rocksalt compounds formed by Pu and Am lie on the boundary between metals and insulators. We show that interaction drives a quantum phase transition to a topological insulator phase with a single Dirac cone on the surface. These putative topological insulators may provide a setting for both applied and fundamental investigation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0036-8075
,
1095-9203
DOI:
10.1126/science.1216184
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Publication Date:
2012
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128410-1
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2066996-3
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2060783-0
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11