Three-dimensional structure of skyrmions becomes visible for the first time
Date | 5th, Mar 2019 |
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Source | chemeurope.com - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Skyrmions are three-dimensional structures that occur in magnetic materials. They are magnetic vortices a few nanometers in size in which atomic elementary magnets are arranged in closed vortex structures. Skyrmions are topologically protected, meaning that their shape cannot be changed. First descr...