Magnetic topological states of matter provide a fertile playground for emerging topological physics and phenomena.The current main focus is on materials whose magnetism stems from 3d magnetic transition elements,e.g.,...Magnetic topological states of matter provide a fertile playground for emerging topological physics and phenomena.The current main focus is on materials whose magnetism stems from 3d magnetic transition elements,e.g.,MnBi_(2)Te_(4),Fe_(3)Sn_(2),and Co_(3)Sn_(2)S_(2).In contrast,topological materials with the magnetism from rare earth elements remain largely unexplored.Here we report rare earth antiferromagnet GdAuAl_(4)Ge_(2)as a candidate magnetic topological metal.Angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy(ARPES)and first-principles calculations have revealed multiple bulk bands crossing the Fermi level and pairs of low energy surface states.According to the parity and Wannier charge center analyses,these bulk bands possess nontrivial Z2 topology,establishing a strong topological insulator state in the nonmagnetic phase.Furthermore,the surface band pairs exhibit strong termination dependence which provides insight into their origin.Our results suggest GdAuAl_(4)Ge_(2)as a rare earth platform to explore the interplay between band topology,magnetism and f electron correlation,calling for further study targeting on its magnetic structure,magnetic topology state,transport behavior,and microscopic properties.展开更多
High resolution angle resolved photoemission measurements and band structure calculations are carried out to study the electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2). All the observed bands are nearly linear that extend to a wide...High resolution angle resolved photoemission measurements and band structure calculations are carried out to study the electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2). All the observed bands are nearly linear that extend to a wide energy range. The measured Fermi surface mainly consists of one hole pocket around Γ and a strong spot at Y which are formed from the crossing points of the linear bands. The measured electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2) is unusual and deviates strongly from the band structure calculations. These results will stimulate further efforts to theoretically understand the electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2) and search for novel properties in this Dirac material.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFA1403700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 12074163)+2 种基金the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (Grants Nos. 2022B1515020046, 2022B1515130005, and 2021B1515130007)the Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program of Guangdong Province, China (Grant Nos. 2019ZT08C044)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (Grant No. KQTD20190929173815000)
文摘Magnetic topological states of matter provide a fertile playground for emerging topological physics and phenomena.The current main focus is on materials whose magnetism stems from 3d magnetic transition elements,e.g.,MnBi_(2)Te_(4),Fe_(3)Sn_(2),and Co_(3)Sn_(2)S_(2).In contrast,topological materials with the magnetism from rare earth elements remain largely unexplored.Here we report rare earth antiferromagnet GdAuAl_(4)Ge_(2)as a candidate magnetic topological metal.Angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy(ARPES)and first-principles calculations have revealed multiple bulk bands crossing the Fermi level and pairs of low energy surface states.According to the parity and Wannier charge center analyses,these bulk bands possess nontrivial Z2 topology,establishing a strong topological insulator state in the nonmagnetic phase.Furthermore,the surface band pairs exhibit strong termination dependence which provides insight into their origin.Our results suggest GdAuAl_(4)Ge_(2)as a rare earth platform to explore the interplay between band topology,magnetism and f electron correlation,calling for further study targeting on its magnetic structure,magnetic topology state,transport behavior,and microscopic properties.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos. 2016YFA0300600, 2018YFA0305602, 2016YFA0300300,2017YFA0302900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11974404, 11888101, 11922414, and 11404175)+8 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program (B) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant Nos. XDB33000000 and XDB25000000)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS (Grant No. 2017013)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,China (Grant Nos. 182300410274 and 202300410296)The theoretical calculations are supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11674369, 11865019, and 11925408)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China (Grant No. Z180008)Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission,China (Grant No. Z191100007219013)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos. 2016YFA0300600 and 2018YFA0305700)the K. C. Wong Education Foundation (Grant No. GJTD-2018-01)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDB33000000)。
文摘High resolution angle resolved photoemission measurements and band structure calculations are carried out to study the electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2). All the observed bands are nearly linear that extend to a wide energy range. The measured Fermi surface mainly consists of one hole pocket around Γ and a strong spot at Y which are formed from the crossing points of the linear bands. The measured electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2) is unusual and deviates strongly from the band structure calculations. These results will stimulate further efforts to theoretically understand the electronic structure of BaMnSb_(2) and search for novel properties in this Dirac material.
