New experimental, theoretical evidence identifies jacutingaite as dual-topology insulator

Topological insulators (TIs) are bulk insulating materials that nonetheless exhibit metallic conductivity on their surfaces. This conductivity is guaranteed by the bulk band structure’s topology—the surface features these states as long as the symmetry defining the topological index remains the same.


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Source: Phys.org