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چکیده
The spin conductance of two-dimensional topological insulators (2D TIs) is not expected to be quantized in the presence perturbations that break spin-rotational symmetry. However, deviation from pristine-limit quantization has yet studied detail. In this paper, we define current operator for helical edge modes a 2D TI and introduce four-terminal setup measure conductances. Using developed formalism, consider effects disorder terms symmetry or give rise edge-to-edge coupling. We identify key role played by torque an out-of-equilibrium edge. then utilize tight-binding model monolayer ${\mathrm{WTe}}_{2}$ scattering matrix formalism numerically study transport device. particular, calculate conductances characteristic decay length magnetic disorder. addition, interedge quantum point contact geometry. find Hall surprisingly robust symmetry-breaking perturbations, as long time-reversal preserved weak.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Physical review
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0556-2813', '1538-4497', '1089-490X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.105.115402