Skyrmions (IMAGE)

Paul Scherrer Institute

Skyrmions

Caption

Skyrmions are nanoscale vortices in the magnetic alignment of atoms. For the first time, PSI researchers have now created antiferromagnetic skyrmions in which critical spins are arranged in opposing directions. This state is shown in the artist's impression above.

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Paul Scherrer Institute/Diego Rosales

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