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The research aims to investigate the localization and trapping behaviors of valley Hall topological edge states at specific interfaces.

Experimental observation of valley Hall topological waveguide based on interface engineering

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Experimental observation reveals localized states in a valley Hall topological waveguide, suggesting advances in photonic devices.

The research aims to investigate the localization and trapping behaviors of valley Hall topological edge states at specific interfaces.
Examined valley Hall edge states at different interfaces of valley photonic crystals (VPCs) including bearded and armchair interfaces.
Constructed a U-shaped topological waveguide composed of these interfaces.
Conducted numerical and experimental demonstrations of localization in the waveguide.
Demonstrated frequency-dependent localization of valley Hall topological states at designated interfaces.
Proposed waveguide avoids complex techniques for trapping states, facilitating photonic integration.

A 2026 study studied this question.

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