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Tony E. Lee
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· 2016
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.1603.05312
· OA: W2577657606
YOU?
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· 2016
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.1603.05312
· OA: W2577657606
We show that the bulk-boundary correspondence for topological insulators can be modified in the presence of non-Hermiticity. We consider a one-dimensional tight-binding model with gain and loss as well as long-range hopping. The system is described by a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian that encircles an exceptional point in momentum space. The winding number has a fractional value of 1/2. There is only one dynamically stable zero-energy edge state due to the defectiveness of the Hamiltonian. This edge state is robust to disorder due to protection by a chiral symmetry. We also discuss experimental realization with arrays of coupled resonator optical waveguides.
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