Skyrmions in Magnetic Materials

• Main Authors: Seki, Shinichiro (Author), Mochizuki, Masahito (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Physics,
• Subjects: Physics.; Nanochemistry.; Nuclear physics.; Magnetism.; Magnetic materials.; Quantum computers.; Spintronics.; Optical materials.; Electronic materials.; Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics.; Optical and Electronic Materials.; Magnetism, Magnetic Materials.; Particle and Nuclear Physics.

This brief reviews current research on magnetic skyrmions, with emphasis on formation mechanisms, observation techniques, and materials design strategies. The response of skyrmions, both static and dynamical, to various electromagnetic fields is also covered in detail. Recent progress in magnetic im...

Table of Contents:

• Theoretical Model of Magnetic Skyrmions
• Observation of Skyrmions in Magnetic Materials
• Skyrmions and Electric Currents in Metallic Materials
• Skyrmions and Electric Fields in Insulating Materials
• Summary and Perspective.