Chinese Journal of Nature ›› 2016, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (6): 414-419.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.0253-9608.2016.06.004

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2016 Nobel Prize in Physics: Theoretical discoveries in topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter

SHI Yu   

  1. Department of Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
  • Received:2016-11-17 Online:2016-12-25 Published:2016-12-25

Abstract:

A popular accurate introduction is made for the prize-winning work and related background knowledge for 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics. The historical development leading to these theoretical discoveries and the careers of the three Nobel Laureates are also investigated. The paper is concluded with the implications of these achievements as well as the lessons we can learn.