Skyrmions in Magnetic Materials Shinichiro Seki, Masahito Mochizuki
Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Way to manipulate skyrmions—tiny nanometer-sized magnetic vortices found at the surface of magnetic materials—using mechanical energy. These results show that skyrmion materials with rich physical properties can be found among frustrated magnets. Skyrmions in Magnetic Materials 2016 by Shinichiro Seki, Masahito Mochizuki, 9783319246499, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Magnetic skyrmions are topologically non-trivial spin textures that can be studied in a much wider class of materials than considered so far. Skyrmion lattices in magnetic materials were discovered only recently by means of small angle neutron scattering (SANS; refs 5, 9). 5 Key Laboratory of Magnetic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology skyrmion driven by a spin wave in a magnetic nanowire. Skyrmions, discovered just a few years ago, are tiny islands of magnetism that form in certain materials. Topologically nontrivial spin textures have recently been investigated for spintronic applications. This brief reviews current research on magnetic skyrmions, with emphasis on formation mechanisms, observation techniques, and materials design strategies. In close relationship with imec's magnetic memory and magnetic logic programs, you will aim at introducing skyrmions in materials of interest in spintronics.