Dynamical Majorana edge modes in a broad class of topological mechanical systems
oleh: Emil Prodan, Kyle Dobiszewski, Alokik Kanwal, John Palmieri, Camelia Prodan
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Nature Portfolio 2017-02-01 |
Deskripsi
Properties of topological insulators can be realized in mechanical systems, opening potential applications of topological mechanics. Here, Prodanet al. report a dynamical topological Majorana edge mode in self-assembled chains of rigid bodies with particle-hole symmetry.