Band structure and gaps of triangular graphene superlattices

Abstract

General properties of long wavelength triangular graphene superlattice 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 behavior at commensurate fillings. Strain and magnetic superlattices are also discussed.

Manuscript submitted to a special graphene issue of Phil. Trans. A