Isostatic spring networks (z = 2d) exhibit topological soft modes and states of self-stress. The topological index ν = #zero-modes − #SSS is a conserved bulk invariant; soft modes are localized at edges/defects.
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Topological index ν: +1Soft mode energy: 0.000SSS energy: 0.000