Tight-binding models for two-dimensional allotropes of bismuth-based on localized Wannier functions

ORAL

Abstract

Bismuth and bismuth-based compounds have played critical roles in the development of topological band theories and topological electronic devices. We have constructed tight-binding models based on the Wannier basis derived from first principles calculations to investigate the electronic structure of two-dimensional bismuth allotropes. We have successfully captured the electronic and topological features of the three types of two-dimensional bismuth allotropes (Bi(111) bilayer, Bi (110) bilayer and planar bismuthene) with minimum number of tight-binding parameters. We have demonstrated the importance of the connections between crystalline symmetries and band topology. Moreover, we have extended our approach to other similar two-dimensional topological materials. We expect these simple but accurate tight-binding models can help to effectively investigate the transport behavior in two-dimensional electronic devices.

*This work is supported by ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (CE170100039).

Presenters

  • Qile Li

    • School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University
    • Department of Materials Science And Engineering, Monash University

Authors

  • Qile Li

    • School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University
    • Department of Materials Science And Engineering, Monash University
  • Jackson Smith

    • School of Science, RMIT University
  • Yuefeng Yin

    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University
    • Department of Materials Science And Engineering, Monash University
    • Monash University
    • School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University
  • Chutian Wang

    • Department of Materials Science And Engineering, Monash University
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University
  • Mykhailo V Klymenco

    • School of Science, RMIT University
  • Jared H Cole

    • School of Science, RMIT University
  • Nikhil V. Medhekar

    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash Univerity
    • Department of Materials Science And Engineering, Monash University
    • Monash University