Physics

Visualizing the topological pentagon states of a giant C<sub>540</sub> metamaterial

D. Liao, J. Zhang, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Danwei Liao and colleagues successfully creates a C540 metamaterial using advanced 3D printing techniques. By manipulating sound waves, they visualize complex topological states, revealing new dimensions in carbon allotropes and opening doors to further exploration in complex systems.

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Abstract

This research constructs a C<sub>540</sub> metamaterial composed of interspersed pentagons in a hexagonal network of hollow tubes and cavities. By 3D printing this giant closed-cage topology, the researchers successfully visualized and controlled nontrivial state confinements, a feat challenging in naturally occurring fullerenes. Using sound waves, they mapped real-space topological pentagon states, offering new insights into carbon allotropes and suggesting broader applications for complex systems.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Nov 07, 2024

Authors

Danwei Liao, Jingyi Zhang, Shuochen Wang, Zhiwang Zhang, Alberto Cortijo, María A. H. Vozmediano, Francisco Guinea, Ying Cheng, Xiaojun Liu, Johan Christensen

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