Unfolding Bloch States in Disordered Systems
Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 096402 – Published 25 August, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/z13d-t7p7
Abstract
In crystalline solids, disorder breaks translational symmetry and obscures -resolved Bloch states, limiting an accurate description of wave-function-based observables. In this Letter, we present a method that unfolds not only the band structures but also the corresponding Bloch states in disordered systems, going beyond conventional band-unfolding techniques. As a prototype application, we study defective graphene and demonstrate the capabilities by capturing key wave-function-level responses, including disorder-driven redistribution of Berry curvature.