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Two-dimensional Tin on Substrates

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Abstract

We investigate 2D Sn on substrates and its electronic, magnetic, and quantum topological properties. Substrates can drastically change the Sn properties. For example, 2D Sn transforms into a 2D Weyl semimetal when large compressive strain is applied by substrates, such as 2D Sn, metals, or insulator substrates. In contrast to the buckled structure of freestanding stanene, the inversion symmetry of tin disappears with large compressive strain, which transforms a 2D topological insulator into a Weyl semimetal. We discuss realistic substrates that can accommodate desirable electronic and topological properties, and even magnetic properties to 2D Sn. Our findings provide a new avenue to experimentally realize new 2D quantum materials.

Presenters

  • Lizhi Zhang

    Institute of Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee

Authors

  • Lizhi Zhang

    Institute of Physics and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee

  • Xi Dong

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University

  • Pengpeng Zhang

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, Michigan State University

  • Mina Yoon

    Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA, Oak Ridge National Lab, CNMS, Oak Ridge National Lab