Moire driven edge reconstruction in Fractional quantum anomalous Hall states
Abstract
We investigate fractional edge modes in moire fractional quantum anomalous Hall states, focusing on the role of lattice momentum conservation and umklapp scattering. For the hierarchical nu=2/3 state, we show that, for a class of microscopic edge realizations, moire-enabled umklapp processes can stabilize the Kane-Fisher-Polchinski fixed point even in the absence of disorder. Our results illustrate how lattice momentum constraints can qualitatively reshape the interaction structure and low-energy behavior of fractional edge modes. The study of Umklapp processes in edge reconstruction serves as a crucial bridge to understanding thermal and electrical transport in the hierarchical fractional quantum anomalous Hall states found in lattice systems of quantum simulators.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Topological Materials and Phenomena
Quantum and electron transport phenomena
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint