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Three-Dimensional Chiral Magnetization Structures in FeGe Nanospheres

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics 2021-03-11 v1

Abstract

Skyrmions, spin spirals, and other chiral magnetization structures developing in materials with intrinsic Dzyaloshinsky-Moriya Interaction display unique properties that have been the subject of intense research in thin-film geometries. Here we study the formation of three-dimensional chiral magnetization structures in FeGe nanospheres by means of micromagnetic finite-element simulations. In spite of the deep sub-micron particle size, we find a surprisingly large number of distinct equilibrium states, namely, helical, meron, skyrmion, chiral-bobber and quasi-saturation state. The distribution of these states is summarized in a phase diagram displaying the ground state as a function of the external field and particle radius. This unusual multiplicity of possible magnetization states in individual nanoparticles could be a useful feature for multi-state memory devices. We also show that the magneto-dipolar interaction is almost negligible in these systems, which suggests that the particles could be arranged at high density without experiencing unwanted coupling.

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@article{arxiv.2007.05939,
  title  = {Three-Dimensional Chiral Magnetization Structures in FeGe Nanospheres},
  author = {Swapneel Amit Pathak and Riccardo Hertel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2007.05939},
  year   = {2021}
}

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9 pages, 9 figures

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