Band structure and gaps of triangular graphene superlattices.

نویسندگان

  • F Guinea
  • Tony Low
چکیده

The general properties of long wavelength triangular graphene superlattices are studied. It is shown that Dirac points with and without gaps can arise at a number of high-symmetry points of the Brillouin zone. The existence of gaps can lead to insulating behaviour at commensurate fillings. Strain and magnetic superlattices are also discussed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences

دوره 368 1932  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2010