Topological insulators represent a fascinating class of quantum materials, distinguished by their insulating bulk and symmetry-protected conducting surface states. The robustness of these surface ...

With the explosive growth of data traffic, it is highly desired to develop hybrid photonic integrated circuits combining various optical components on a single chip. Silicon is an outstanding material ...

At the heart of Dirac materials' unique properties is the Dirac cone, a linear dispersion of the electronic band structure near the Fermi level. This feature results in electrons moving through the ...