Higher-order topological bound states in the continuum in a topoelectrical lattice with long-range coupling

Abstract

Linear electric circuits composed of inductors and capacitors can serve as analogs of tight-binding models that describe the electronic band structure of materials. This mapping provides a versatile approach for exploring topological phenomena within engineered electrical lattices. In this work, the two-dimensional Su–Schrieffer–Heeger model is examined through electric circuit analogs to study the interplay between higher-order topology, bound states in the continuum, and disorder. Building upon this model, the effect of introducing next-nearest-neighbor interactions that preserve chiral and spatial symmetries of the system is analyzed. The results reveal that even without Hamiltonian separability, corner-localized bound states in the continuum remain protected by symmetry in the long-range coupled lattice. This robustness highlights the potential of circuit-based platforms for probing advanced topological phenomena in a highly controllable setting.