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Perfect valley filter in a topological domain wall

  • Hui Pan
  • , Xin Li
  • , Fan Zhang
  • , Shengyuan A. Yang

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Abstract

We propose a realization of perfect valley filters based on the chiral domain-wall channels between a quantum anomalous Hall insulator and a quantum valley Hall insulator. Uniquely, all these channels reside in the same valley and propagate unidirectionally, 100% valley-polarizing passing-by carriers without backscattering. The valley index, the chirality, and the number of the channels are protected by topological charges, controllable by external fields, and detectable by circular dichroism.

Original languageEnglish
Article number041404
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume92
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Jul 2015

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