See the Skyrmion (IMAGE)

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie

See the Skyrmion

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The local magnetisation is depicted by small arrows; a magnetic vortex is located in the centre. A brief current pulse through this nano-wire deflects the skyrmion out of its rest position; it then moves back to its initial position on a spiral trajectory. This motion can be observed with the help of X-ray holography. The skyrmion and the spiral shape of its trajectory are represented schematically above the structure.

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TU Berlin

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