The K-Theoretic Bulk–Edge Correspondence for Topological Insulators

Chris Bourne, Johannes Kellendonk*, Adam Rennie

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    Abstract

    We study the application of Kasparov theory to topological insulator systems and the bulk–edge correspondence. We consider observable algebras as modelled by crossed products, where bulk and edge systems may be linked by a short exact sequence. We construct unbounded Kasparov modules encoding the dynamics of the crossed product. We then link bulk and edge Kasparov modules using the Kasparov product. Because of the anti-linear symmetries that occur in topological insulator models, real C-algebras and KKO-theory must be used.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1833-1866
    Number of pages34
    JournalAnnales Henri Poincare
    Volume18
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2017

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