articlePhysics TodayDec 31, 2009GREEN OA

The quantum spin Hall effect and topological insulators

XQXiao-Liang QiSZShou-Cheng Zhang

Stanford University

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Abstract

In topological insulators, spin–orbit coupling and time-reversal symmetry combine to form a novel state of matter predicted to have exotic physical properties.

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  • XQ
    Xiao-Liang QiCorresponding

    Stanford University

  • SZ
    Shou-Cheng Zhang

    Stanford University

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Topological insulator
  • State of matter
  • Coupling (piping)
  • Topological order
  • Symmetry (geometry)
  • Quantum Hall effect
  • Quantum spin Hall effect
  • Spin (aerodynamics)
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