Topological invariants for nonsymmorphic symmetries

ORAL

Abstract

Topological insulators with time reversal symmetry are known to fall into a Z2 classification. With additional nonsymmorphic symmetry, topological phases can be extended into a more detailed classification, which can be characterized by a Z4 invariant first defined in K theory in Shiozaki's paper [PRB93,195413]. In our work, we reformulate the Z4xZ2 invariant with the non-Abelian Wilson loop for the insulating systems preserving time reversal and a glide symmetry. Furthermore, we also extend the classification to the time-reversal-invariant systems with two glide symmetries. A lot of materials have been proposed to realize the distinct topological phases as well.

Authors

  • Zhijun Wang

    • Department of Physics, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08544, USA
    • Princeton University
    • Department of Physics, Princeton University
  • A.. Alexandradinata

    • Yale University
  • Barry Bradley

    • Princeton University
  • Jennifer Cano

    • Princeton University
  • Benjamin J. Wieder

    • University of Pennsylvania
  • B. Andrei Bernevig

    • Princeton University