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One compound with two distinct topological states

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Two distinct topological states that are closely tied to the spin configurations of a layered compound, here MnBi2Te4, have been demonstrated. Such control of the topological state should enable new opportunities to realize quantum and spintronic devices.

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Fig. 1: The alignment of magnetization (red and blue arrows) in each atomic layer for a six-SL MnBi2Te4.

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  1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA

    Peng Wei

  2. Physics Department, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA

    Jagadeesh S. Moodera

  3. Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory and Plasma Science and Fusion Center, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA

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Wei, P., Moodera, J.S. One compound with two distinct topological states. Nat. Mater. 19, 481–482 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-020-0628-5

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