Controlled creation of nanometric skyrmions using external magnetic fields

Masahito Mochizuki*

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Abstract

To exploit nanometric magnetic skyrmions as information carriers in high-density storage devices, a method is needed that creates an intended number of skyrmions at specified places in the device preferably at a low energy cost. We theoretically propose that using a system with a fabricated hole or notch, the controlled creation of individual skyrmions can be achieved even when using an external magnetic field applied to the entire specimen. The fabricated defect turns out to work like a catalyst to reduce the energy barrier for the skyrmion creation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number092403
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume111
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Aug 28

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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