A new hands-off probe uses light to explore electron behavior in a topological insulator
Published Date: 2/2/2021
Source: phys.org
Topological insulators are one of the most puzzling quantum materials—a class of materials whose electrons cooperate in surprising ways to produce unexpected properties. The edges of a TI are electron superhighways where electrons flow with no loss, ignoring any impurities or other obstacles in their path, while the bulk of the material blocks electron flow.