Stability of Weyl Node Merging Processes under Symmetry Constraints

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Contributors

  • Gabriele Naselli - , Clusters of Excellence ct.qmat: Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter, Chair of Solid State Theory, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • György Frank - , Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Author)
  • Dániel Varjas - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Max-Planck-Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (Author)
  • Ion Cosma Fulga - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (Author)
  • Gergo Pintér - , Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Author)
  • András Pályi - , Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Author)
  • Viktor Könye - , Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden, University of Amsterdam (Author)

Abstract

Changes in the number of Weyl nodes in Weyl semimetals occur through merging processes, usually involving a pair of oppositely charged nodes. More complicated processes involving multiple Weyl nodes are also possible, but they typically require fine tuning and are thus less stable. In this Letter, we study how symmetries affect the allowed merging processes and their stability, focusing on the combination of a twofold rotation and time-reversal (C2T) symmetry. We find that, counterintuitively, processes involving a merging of three nodes are more generic than processes involving only two nodes. Our Letter suggests that multi-Weyl merging may be observed in a large variety of quantum materials, and we discuss SrSi2 and bilayer graphene as potential candidates.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number196602
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume133
Issue number19
Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

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