Skyrmion ratchet propagation: utilizing the skyrmion Hall effect in AC racetrack storage devices

Abstract Magnetic skyrmions are whirl-like nano-objects with topological protection. When driven by direct currents, skyrmions move but experience a transverse deflection. This so-called skyrmion Hall effect is often regarded a drawback for memory applications. Herein, we show that this unique effec...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Börge Göbel, Ingrid Mertig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81992-0