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Zero-energy edge states and their origin in particle-hole symmetric systems: symmetry and topology

S. Ryu, Y. Hatsugai

cond-mat.supr-conarXiv:cond-mat/0311404

Abstract

We propose a criterion to determine the existence of zero-energy edge states for a class of particle-hole symmetric systems. A loop is assigned for each system, and its topology and a symmetry play an essential role. Applications to d-wave superconductors are demonstrated.

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