Introduction to Topological Insulators

TL;DR

This paper provides an overview of topological insulators, highlighting recent theoretical and experimental advances, especially those achieved in China, to introduce the fundamental concepts and developments in the field.

Contribution

It offers a concise introduction and review of recent progress in topological insulators, with a focus on developments from China.

Findings

Recent experimental demonstrations of topological surface states

Theoretical models explaining topological phases

Progress in material synthesis and characterization

Abstract

In this article, we will give a brief introduction to the topological insulators. We will briefly review some of the recent progresses, from both theoretical and experimental sides. In particular, we will emphasize the recent progresses achieved in China.