| Name | Martina Ondina Soldini |
|---|---|
| Affiliation/Institute | University of Zurich |
| Title | Two-dimensional Shiba lattices as a possible platform for crystalline topological superconductivity |
| Abstract (text only) | Localized or propagating Majorana boundary modes are the key feature of topological superconductors. They are rare in naturally-occurring compounds, but the tailored manipulation of quantum matter offers opportunities for their realization. Specifically, lattices of Yu-Shiba-Rusinov bound states that arise when magnetic adatoms are placed on the surface of a conventional superconductor can be used to create topological bands within the superconducting gap of the substrate. Using scanning tunnelling microscopy to create and probe adatom lattices with single atom precision, experimental measurements have revealed two signatures consistent with the realization of two types of mirror symmetry protected topological superconductors. The first has edge modes as well as higher-order corner states, and the second has symmetry-protected bulk nodal points. We developed theoretical models to describe their topological character and protection due to the crystalline symmetries of the adatom lattice. Our results highlight the potential of Shiba lattices as a platform to design the topology and sample geometry of 2D superconductors. |
