Skyrmion Structure (image)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Caption

The magnetic structure of a skyrmion is symmetrical around its core; arrows indicate the direction of spin.

Credit

ill./©: Benjamin Krüger, JGU

Usage Restrictions

This image may only be used in connection with the press release, "International research team achieves controlled movement of skyrmions," issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on March 7, 2016.

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