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The topological aspect, very much in the mathematical sense, is that the insulator maintains those properties even when deformed. So when you cut a topological
by civilitty 3y ago
The topological aspect, very much in the mathematical sense, is that the insulator maintains those properties even when deformed.
So when you cut a topological insulator in half to expose the non-conducting inside, that exposed surface becomes conducting again.
- MikePlacid 3y agoThat makes me confused even more. Isn’t cutting a non - continuous deformation, that breaks topology?