Topological behavior of spectral singularities in topological Weyl semimetals

Abstract

Abstract In this study, we examine the topological character of spectral singularities by using transverse magnetic (TM) mode configuration in a Topological Weyl Semimetal (TWSM). TM mode configuration restrains the effect of Kerr/Faraday rotations and therefore does not allow an extra degree of freedom to occur. We find out that surface currents arise due to topological terms on the surface of TWSM slab where no Fermi arcs are localized. We also investigate the contribution of the Θ-term, which is the origin of axions in topological materials, and especially the b-term, to the topological properties. As a result of our study, we clearly reveal the topological character of b-term for the first time and we demonstrate the Weyl degeneracy situation in an obvious manner. Our system produces circular currents in the plane of propagation, maintaining a cyclotron shape motion. The presence of b-term causes the induced current to be topologically protected. Our findings verify that topological properties of TWSM containing two opposite chirality Weyl fermions are robust against external influences. With the findings of our study, the appropriate conditions for the construction of a topological laser and the values that the system parameters can take have been demonstrated.