Abstract
In contrast to Majorana edge modes in first-order topological superconductors, Majorana corner modes are usually related to spatial symmetries and further rely on specific corner of the sample. In this paper, we study Majorana corner modes in an extended Kane-Mele model with arbitrary phase. Majorana corner mode exists at both corner between zigzag edge and armchair edge and corner between zigzag edge and zigzag edge for the phase at π/2. However, while the Majorana corner mode at the corner between zigzag edge and armchair edge remains as the phase deviates from π/2, Majorana mode at the corner between zigzag edge and armchair edge disappears. These Majorana corner modes are edge dependent and originate from the sign change of Dirac mass or Dirac velocity for edge states at adjacent edges tuned by the phase.
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