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Temperature emerges as a control for topological properties of materials

Spin-orbit coupling (SOC), an interaction between an electron's spin and its motion, plays a key role in creating topological insulators—unusual materials that are insulating in their interior but can conduct electricity along their surfaces.

Temperature emerges as a control for topological properties of materials

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