There are two prominent applications of the mathematical concept of topology to the physics
of materials: band topology, which classifies different topological insulators and semimetals …

Light and sound are the most ubiquitous forms of waves, associated with a variety of
phenomena and physical effects such as rainbows and echoes. Light and sound, both …

The topological properties of an object, associated with an integer called the topological
invariant, are global features that cannot change continuously but only through abrupt …

The concept of topological energy bands and their manifestations have been demonstrated
in condensed matter systems as a fantastic paradigm toward unprecedented physical …

Reliable energy modules and higher-sensitivity, higher-density, lower-powered sensing
systems are constantly required to develop wearable electronics and the Internet of Things …

The orbital degrees of freedom play a pivotal role in understanding fundamental
phenomena in solid-state materials as well as exotic quantum states of matter including …

The “marriage” of light (ie, photon) and matter (ie, exciton) in semiconductors leads to the
formation of hybrid quasiparticles called exciton polaritons with fascinating quantum …

In this study, based on ab initio calculations and the phonon Boltzmann transport equation,
we found that magnetic phase transitions can lead to a significant change in the thermal …

Vortex phenomena are ubiquitous in nature. In optics, despite the availability of numerous
techniques for vortex generation and detection, topological protection of vortex transport with …

High quality nanomechanical oscillators are promising platforms for quantum entanglement
and quantum technology with phonons. Realizing coherent transfer of phonons between …