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Dual topological states in the layered titanium-based oxypnictide superconductor BaTi2Sb2O

  • Z. Huang
  • , W. L. Liu
  • , H. Y. Wang
  • , Y. L. Su
  • , Z. T. Liu
  • , X. B. Shi
  • , S. Y. Gao
  • , Z. Y. Chen
  • , Y. J. Yan
  • , Z. C. Jiang
  • , Z. H. Liu
  • , J. S. Liu
  • , X. L. Lu
  • , Y. C. Yang
  • , R. X. Zhou
  • , W. Xia
  • , Y. B. Huang
  • , S. Qiao
  • , W. W. Zhao
  • , Y. F. Guo*
  • G. Li*, D. W. Shen*
*Corresponding author for this work
  • CAS - Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • ShanghaiTech University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen
  • CAS - Institute of Physics
  • University of Science and Technology of China
  • Tsinghua University
  • CAS - Shanghai Advanced Research Institute

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Abstract

Topological superconductors have long been predicted to host Majorana zero modes which obey non-Abelian statistics and have potential for realizing non-decoherence topological quantum computation. However, material realization of topological superconductors is still a challenge in condensed matter physics. Utilizing high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and first-principles calculations, we predict and then unveil the coexistence of topological Dirac semimetal and topological insulator states in the vicinity of Fermi energy (EF) in the titanium-based oxypnictide superconductor BaTi2Sb2O. Further spin-resolved measurements confirm its spin-helical surface states around EF, which are topologically protected and give an opportunity for realization of Majorana zero modes and Majorana flat bands in one material. Hosting dual topological states, the intrinsic superconductor BaTi2Sb2O is expected to be a promising platform for further investigation of topological superconductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Article number70
Journalnpj Quantum Materials
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022
Externally publishedYes

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