Chiral quantum state (IMAGE)

Princeton University, Department of Physics

Chiral quantum state

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The non-chiral kagome lattice (corner-sharing triangles) basis of the topological material KV3Sb5 is found to develop subtle electronic chirality near the surface which shows distinct electromagnetic response (not shown) while exposed to the circularly polarized incident light. 

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Shafayat Hossain and Zahid Hasan Lab

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