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ARPES, kagome, Kane–Mele, spin–orbit coupling, tunability, Weyl semimetal, Binding energy, Crystal structure, Methanol, Orbits, Photoelectron spectroscopy, Quantum theory, Rare earths, Topology, ARPES, Kagome, Kane–mele, Magnetization direction, Quantum phenomena, Spin-orbit couplings, Stackings, Tunabilities, Tunables, Weyl semimetal, Magnetization
Abstract:
Kagome magnets provide a fascinating platform for a plethora of topological quantum phenomena, in which the delicate interplay between frustrated crystal structure, magnetization, and spin–orbit coupling (SOC) can engender highly tunable topological states. Here, utilizing angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, the Weyl lines are directly visualized with strong out-of-plane dispersion in the A–A stacked kagome magnet GdMn6Sn6. Remarkably, the Weyl lines exhibit a strong magnetization-direction-tunable SOC gap and binding energy tunability after substituting Gd with Tb and Li, respectively. These results not only illustrate the magnetization direction and valence counting as efficient tuning knobs for realizing and controlling distinct 3D topological phases, but also demonstrate AMn6Sn6 (A = rare earth, or Li, Mg, or Ca) as a versatile material family for exploring diverse emergent topological quantum responses. © 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
