EuZn₂As₂ is a promising material for exploring how magnetism affects electronic properties. Using scanning tunneling microscopy and theory, the authors show that local defects, like missing Zn atoms, significantly shrink the surface bandgap, especially on Eu-terminated surfaces, highlighting the strong link between atomic structure and electronic behavior.
- Dejia Kong
- Siavash Karbasizadeh
- Zheng Gai
