A Short Course on Topological Insulators. Band Structure and Edge States in One and Two Dimensions.

Asboth, Janos K., Laszlo Oroszlany und Andras Palyi:

ISBN 10: 331925605X / ISBN 13: 9783319256054

Published by Springer, 2016

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C-02445 Ex-library with Stamp and Library-Signature in Good Condition, Some Traces of Use 9783319256054 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Short Course on Topological Insulators. Band Structure and Edge States in One and Two Dimensions.
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 331925605X
• ISBN 13: 9783319256054
• Binding: Softcover
• Weight: 550 grams
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Synopsis

This course-based primer provides newcomers to the field with a concise introduction to some of the core topics in the emerging field of topological insulators.

The aim is to provide a basic understanding of edge states, bulk topological invariants, and of the bulk--boundary correspondence with as simple mathematical tools as possible. 

The present approach uses noninteracting lattice models of topological insulators, building gradually on these to arrive from the simplest one-dimensional case (the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model for polyacetylene) to two-dimensional time-reversal invariant topological insulators (the Bernevig-Hughes-Zhang model for HgTe). In each case the discussion of simple toy models is followed by the formulation of the general arguments regarding topological insulators.

The only prerequisite for the reader is a working knowledge in quantum mechanics, the relevant solid state physics background is provided as part of this self-containedtext, which is complemented by end-of-chapter problems.

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