Photonic Topological Zero-Modes in a 2D Lattice

Jiho Noh, Wladimir Benalcazar, Taylor L. Hughes, Mikael C. Rechtsman

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Abstract

We propose the realization of topological zero-modes in a two-dimensional quantum spin Hall-like photonic topological insulator structure. Unlike topological edge or surface modes, these zero-modes are point-like and thus have two fewer dimensions than their host lattice.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationQELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2016
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
StatePublished - 2016
EventCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2016 - San Jose, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2016Jun 10 2016

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: QELS_Fundamental Science, QELS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period6/5/166/10/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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