# Magic-angle semimetals

@article{Fu2018MagicangleS,
title={Magic-angle semimetals},
author={Yixing Fu and Elio J. K{\"o}nig and Justin H. Wilson and Yang-Zhi Chou and Jedediah H. Pixley},
journal={npj Quantum Materials},
year={2018},
volume={5},
pages={1-8}
}
• Published 12 September 2018
• Physics
• npj Quantum Materials
Breakthroughs in two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures have revealed that twisting creates a moiré pattern that quenches the kinetic energy of electrons, allowing for exotic many-body states. We show that cold atomic, trapped ion, and metamaterial systems can emulate the effects of a twist in many models from one to three dimensions. Further, we demonstrate at larger angles (and argue at smaller angles) that by considering incommensurate effects, the magic-angle effect becomes a single…
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