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Reversible conversion between skyrmions and skyrmioniums

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  • Sheng Yang

    (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

  • Yuelei Zhao

    (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

  • Kai Wu

    (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

  • Zhiqin Chu

    (The University of Hong Kong
    The University of Hong Kong)

  • Xiaohong Xu

    (Research Institute of Materials Science of Shanxi Normal University & Collaborative Innovation Center for Shanxi Advanced Permanent Magnetic Materials and Technology
    School of Chemistry and Materials Science of Shanxi Normal University & Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules and Magnetic Information Materials of Ministry of Education)

  • Xiaoguang Li

    (Shenzhen Technology University)

  • Johan Åkerman

    (University of Gothenburg
    Tohoku University
    Tohoku University)

  • Yan Zhou

    (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Abstract

Skyrmions and skyrmioniums are topologically non-trivial spin textures found in chiral magnetic systems. Understanding the dynamics of these particle-like excitations is crucial for leveraging their diverse functionalities in spintronic devices. This study investigates the dynamics and evolution of chiral spin textures in [Pt/Co]3/Ru/[Co/Pt]3 multilayers with ferromagnetic interlayer exchange coupling. By precisely controlling the excitation and relaxation processes through combined magnetic field and electric current manipulation, reversible conversion between skyrmions and skyrmioniums is achieved. Additionally, we observe the topological conversion from a skyrmionium to a skyrmion, characterized by the sudden emergence of the skyrmion Hall effect. The experimental realization of reversible conversion between distinct magnetic topological spin textures represents a significant development that promises to expedite the advancement of the next generation of spintronic devices.

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  • Sheng Yang & Yuelei Zhao & Kai Wu & Zhiqin Chu & Xiaohong Xu & Xiaoguang Li & Johan Åkerman & Yan Zhou, 2023. "Reversible conversion between skyrmions and skyrmioniums," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-39007-1
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39007-1
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