Topological Hamiltonian as an exact tool for topological invariants

J Phys Condens Matter. 2013 Apr 17;25(15):155601. doi: 10.1088/0953-8984/25/15/155601. Epub 2013 Mar 19.

Abstract

We propose the concept of 'topological Hamiltonian' for topological insulators and superconductors in interacting systems. The eigenvalues of the topological Hamiltonian are significantly different from the physical energy spectra, but we show that the topological Hamiltonian contains the information of gapless surface states, therefore it is an exact tool for topological invariants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't