Aperiodic-quasiperiodic-periodic properties and topological transitions in twisted nested Moir\'e patterns

Abstract

The Moir\'e patterns generated by altering the structural parameters in a two or more layers of periodic materials, including single-layer structure, interlayer stacking, and twisting parameters, exhibit prosperous topological physical properties. However, the intricate characteristics of twisted nested Moir\'e patterns and their relationship with topological transitions remain unclear. In this Letter, based on the proposed twisted nested photonic crystal (TNPC), we derive its spatial geometric functions (SGFs), aperiodic-quasiperiodic-periodic properties in twisted nested Moir\'e patterns, and the SSH{\phi} Hamiltonian. We reveal the intrinsic correlation between twisted nested Moir\'e patterns and topological transitions, obtaining higher-order topological states (HOTSs) with C2z symmetry. This work will provide theoretical references for the design and application of twisted topological PC and their devices.