Abstract
In this perspective, we discuss the unique electronic properties of helical liquids appearing at the boundaries of time-reversal-invariant topological materials and highlight the key challenges impeding progress in this field. We advocate for a deeper theoretical understanding of the many-body aspects of these systems to gain insights into helical liquids and the potential stabilization of topological zero modes. Such advancements are crucial for extensively exploring quantum phenomena and for the advancement of quantum science and engineering.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 011001 |
| Journal | JPhys Materials |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2025 The Author(s). Published by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Keywords
- correlated electron systems
- helical liquids
- topological edge states
- topological superconductivity
- topological zero modes
- transport phenomena
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics