Skyrmion braids (IMAGE)

Forschungszentrum Juelich

Skyrmion braids

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Researchers at Jülich have detected string-like structures made of skyrmions. Above, simulated models of six skyrmions at different magnetic field strengths; below, transmission electron microscope images of such structures observed in a thin film.

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