Atomic-scale study of type-II Dirac semimetal PtTe2surface

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Abstract

Dirac semimetals (DSM) host linear bulk bands and topologically protected surface states, giving rise to exotic and robust properties. Platinum ditelluride (PtTe2) belongs to this interesting group of topological materials. Here, we employ scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) in combination with first-principles calculations to visualize and identify the native defects at the surface of a freshly cleaved PtTe2 crystal. Around these defects, short-wavelength electron density oscillations are observed. Fourier transform analysis of the energy-dependent quasiparticle interference patterns is in good agreement with our calculated joint density of states, demonstrating the singular properties of the surface of this type-II DSM. Our results evidence the power of STM in understanding the surface of topological materials.

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Casado Aguilar, P., Calleja, F., Kuo, C. N., Lue, C. S., Ghosh, B., Agarwal, A., … Garnica, M. (2022). Atomic-scale study of type-II Dirac semimetal PtTe2surface. JPhys Materials, 5(4). https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7639/ac92a8

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