Band structure and gaps of triangular graphene superlattices

Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2010 Dec 13;368(1932):5391-402. doi: 10.1098/rsta.2010.0214.

Abstract

The general properties of long wavelength triangular graphene superlattices are studied. It is shown that Dirac points with and without gaps can arise at a number of high-symmetry points of the Brillouin zone. The existence of gaps can lead to insulating behaviour at commensurate fillings. Strain and magnetic superlattices are also discussed.