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. 2023 Mar 2;12(1):53.
doi: 10.1038/s41377-023-01100-x.

Impinge Weyl advantages on light

Xiaomu Wang  1 , Dong Sun  2
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Impinge Weyl advantages on light

Xiaomu Wang et al. Light Sci Appl. .

Abstract

Weyl semimetals are emerging topological materials with intriguing physical properties. Now this exotic matter may lead to novel photonic and optoelectronic applications.

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Typical band structure of Weyl semimetals (left) and its nano-structured photonic (right)
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