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    Novel magnetic topological insulator FeBi2_2Te4_4 with controllable topological quantum phase

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    Here, we report a new intrinsic magnetic topological insulator FeBi2_2Te4_4 based on first-principles calculations and it can achieve a rich topological phase under pressure modulation. Without pressure, we predict that both FeBi2_2Te4_4 ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic orders are non-trivial topological insulators. Furthermore, FeBi2_2Te4_4 of FM-z order will undergo a series of phase transitions from topological insulator to semimetals and then to trivial insulator under pressure. Finally, we further clarify and verify topological phase transitions with low-energy effective model calculations. This topological phase transition process is attributed to the synergy of the magnetic moment and the spin-orbit coupling. The unique topological properties of FeBi2_2Te4_4 will be of great interest in driving the development of quantum effects
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