Stability of Weyl Node Merging Processes under Symmetry Constraints

Naselli, Gabriele; Frank, Gyorgy; Varjas, Daniel; Fulga, Ion Cosma; Pinter, Gergo; Palyi, Andras; Koenye, Viktor

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.133.196602

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Stability of Weyl Node Merging Processes under Symmetry Constraints

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Varjas, Daniel
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Naselli, G., Frank, G., Varjas, D., Fulga, I. C., Pinter, G., Palyi, A., et al. (2024). Stability of Weyl Node Merging Processes under Symmetry Constraints. Physical Review Letters, 133(19): 196602. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.133.196602.

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Abstract

Changes in the number of Weyl nodes in Weyl semimetals occur through merging processes, usually involving a pair of oppositely charged nodes. More complicated processes involving multiple Weyl nodes are also possible, but they typically require fine tuning and are thus less stable. In this Letter, we study how symmetries affect the allowed merging processes and their stability, focusing on the combination of a twofold rotation and time-reversal (C2T ) symmetry. We find that, counterintuitively, processes involving a merging of three nodes are more generic than processes involving only two nodes. Our Letter suggests that multi-Weyl merging may be observed in a large variety of quantum materials, and we discuss SrSi2 and bilayer graphene as potential candidates.