Periodic Behavior of Topology in Graphene with Nanohole Array
Abstract
We derive a way to diagnose band topology for graphene with triangular and/or honeycomb array of nanoholes directly from the lattice constant of superstructure $m\sqrt{3}\times m\sqrt{3}$ with integer $m$. Taking into account the $C_{6v}$ crystalline symmetry respected by nanoholes and their array, we demonstrate that nontrivial topology appears periodically with $m$ with period two (six) for triangular (honeycomb) array. These behaviors are verified by Wyckoff positions of Wannier centers and parity index of valence bands at high-symmetry points in Brillouin zone. The results provide a convenient guide for material design of topological electronic states based on graphene derivatives.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Topological Materials and Phenomena
Graphene research and applications
2D Materials and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 14 May 2026
- Document type
- Preprint