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Current-induced creation and dynamics of embedded magnetic skyrmion bags

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics 2026-07-24 v1 Materials Science

Abstract

Magnetic skyrmion bags-vortex-like structures hosting multiple skyrmions with tunable topological charge (Q)-hold significant promise for next-generation spintronic computing. However, while their creation using magnetic fields has been demonstrated, their direct electrical generation remains an outstanding challenge. Here, we report the direct current-induced formation and manipulation of embedded skyrmion bags in a FeGe nanoplate under zero magnetic field. Using in-situ Lorentz transmission electron microscopy, we capture the transformation of a distorted helical ground state into embedded skyrmion bags with diverse configurations, driven by nanosecond current pulses. Theoretical analysis indicates that this process is driven by the spin-transfer-torque-induced fracture of the helical state. Furthermore, we demonstrate electrically-induced transitions between skyrmion bags of different Q, leading to the stabilization of complex three-dimensional topological structures, including experimental signatures of magnetic monopoles and bobbers. Our work establishes a foundation for all-electrical control of high-Q topological spin textures and topological defects, paving the way for their application in functional spintronic devices.

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@article{arxiv.2607.21889,
  title  = {Current-induced creation and dynamics of embedded magnetic skyrmion bags},
  author = {Yaodong Wu and Jialiang Jiang and Lingyao Kong and Meng Shi and Shouguo Wang and Mingliang Tian and Haifeng Du and Jin Tang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2607.21889},
  year   = {2026}
}