Abstract Topological slow light exhibits potential to achieve stopped light by virtue of its widely known robust and non-reciprocal behaviours. Conventional approach for achieving topological slow light often involves flat-band engineering without disentangling the underlying physical mechanism. Here. we unveil the presence of counter-propagating waves within valley kink states as the... https://www.ealisboa.com/best-flash-Nightstick-TWM-850XL-Tactical-Weapon-Mounted-Light-limited-super/