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Auteurs principaux: English, L. Q., Halchenko, A., Palmero, F.
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Publié: 2026
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author English, L. Q.
Halchenko, A.
Palmero, F.
author_facet English, L. Q.
Halchenko, A.
Palmero, F.
contents In this paper, we review the basic concepts of topologically protected edge modes using the Su Schrieffer Heeger (SSH) model, originally introduced to describe electrical conductivity in doped polyacetylene polymer chains. We then propose an electrical circuit that emulates this model, provide its mathematical description, and present its experimental realization. The experimental setup is described in detail, with explanations designed to be broadly accessible without much prior familiarity with lattice theory, thus offering an introduction to this active area of research. Both theoretical predictions and experimental results confirm the presence of these modes, showing very good overall agreement. Using this concrete experimental system as a motivating example, we highlight the key aspects of topological protection.
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spellingShingle Topologically Protected Spatially Localized Modes: An Easy Experimental Realization of the Su--Schrieffer--Heeger Model
English, L. Q.
Halchenko, A.
Palmero, F.
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
In this paper, we review the basic concepts of topologically protected edge modes using the Su Schrieffer Heeger (SSH) model, originally introduced to describe electrical conductivity in doped polyacetylene polymer chains. We then propose an electrical circuit that emulates this model, provide its mathematical description, and present its experimental realization. The experimental setup is described in detail, with explanations designed to be broadly accessible without much prior familiarity with lattice theory, thus offering an introduction to this active area of research. Both theoretical predictions and experimental results confirm the presence of these modes, showing very good overall agreement. Using this concrete experimental system as a motivating example, we highlight the key aspects of topological protection.
title Topologically Protected Spatially Localized Modes: An Easy Experimental Realization of the Su--Schrieffer--Heeger Model
topic Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.02612