Hidden topology in flat-band topological insulators: strong, weak and square-root topological states

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.14512v1
• Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:46:07 GMT
• Title: Hidden topology in flat-band topological insulators: strong, weak and square-root topological states
• Authors: Juan Zurita, Charles E. Creffield, Gloria Platero,
• Abstract summary: We study a previously unexplored class of topological states protected by hidden chiral symmetries that are local. We derive their related topological invariant for the first time, and show that these previously unidentified symmetries can act together with standard chiral symmetries to increase the protection of the end modes. Thanks to local hidden symmetries, we show that the diamond necklace chain can have three different types of topological end modes: strong, weak or square-root.
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• Abstract: In this Letter, we study a previously unexplored class of topological states protected by hidden chiral symmetries that are local, that is, that protect against any off-diagonal disorder. We derive their related topological invariant for the first time, and show that these previously unidentified symmetries can act together with standard chiral symmetries to increase the protection of the end modes, using the Creutz ladder as an example. Finally, thanks to local hidden symmetries, we show that the diamond necklace chain can have three different types of topological end modes: strong, weak or square-root, with some of the states inheriting their topology from others. This marks the first time a square-root topological insulator is identified as its own parent.

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