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Scientists watch antiferromagnetic skyrmions interact in real time

Scientists at JGU have visualized the interaction of antiferromagnetic skyrmions, showing they move along straight trajectories aligned with the driving current. This reproducibility is crucial for spintronic devices that require reliable motion of multiple skyrmions.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 10, 2026

When order gives way to chaos: the turbulent birth of magnetic nanovortices

Scientists have directly imaged the effect of short current pulses on skyrmions, finding that they break up into disordered patterns before re-forming in a predictable manner. This discovery opens up new possibilities for computing concepts like probabilistic computing.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2026
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Twisting Spins: Florida State University researchers explore chemical boundaries to create new magnetic material

Researchers have created a new crystalline material with unusual magnetic patterns that could be used for breakthroughs in data storage and quantum technologies. The team used structural frustration to generate complex patterns of spins, leading to the discovery of skyrmion-like spin textures.

SourceFlorida State University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateDec 10, 2025

Third dimension of data storage

Scientists successfully created three-dimensional skyrmion tubes in synthetic antiferromagnets, which move differently than two-dimensional counterparts. This breakthrough enables the potential for a third dimension of data storage, essential for brain-inspired computing and quantum computing.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2025

First real-time observation of two-dimensional melting process

Researchers at Mainz University have observed the transition of a two-dimensional ordered lattice structure into a disordered state in real time using skyrmions. The two-step melting process involves the loss of translational and orientation order, leading to complete dissolution of the lattice.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateAug 4, 2025
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Magnetic whirl simulation in real time

A team of researchers from Mainz University successfully simulated skyrmion dynamics on real-time experimental scales using a novel collaborative approach. By combining theoretical and experimental methods, the researchers were able to accelerate the development of skyrmion-based applications for energy-saving computer architectures.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 30, 2025

Researchers succeed in taking 3D x-ray images of a skyrmion

Scientists have successfully captured 3D images of magnetic skyrmions, a nanoscale object that could revolutionize microelectronic storage devices and quantum computing. The breakthrough provides a foundation for nanoscale metrology and opens opportunities for the development of topological spintronic devices.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 22, 2024

Energy-saving computing with magnetic whirls

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz enhance Brownian reservoir computing to detect simple hand gestures, outperforming software-based approaches in terms of accuracy and energy consumption. The system uses skyrmions to recognize complex motions with low currents.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 16, 2024

Scientists experimentally observe current-driven antiskyrmion sliding

Researchers demonstrated straight-sliding dynamics of electric current-driven antiskyrmions in a MnPtSn chiral magnet at room temperature and zero external magnetic field. The method allows for the manipulation of antiskyrmions in helical stripe domains, overcoming deflection by the Magnus force.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2024
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Spintronics: A new path to room temperature swirling spin textures

Researchers at HZB have developed a new approach to create and stabilize complex spin textures like radial vortices in various compounds. By using superconducting structures to imprint domains and surface defects to stabilize them, they achieve stable magnetic microstructures that can be used for spintronic applications.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 17, 2024

Merons realized in synthetic antiferromagnets

Scientists have successfully created and identified merons in synthetic antiferromagnets, which are rare collective topological structures. The achievement was made possible through extensive simulations and experiments by researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 27, 2024
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From skyrmions to hopfions

Researchers from Jülich, China, and Sweden have created and observed stable hopfion rings in a solid, which can move along skyrmion strings, enabling flexible information carriers. The discovery breaks open new research directions for 3D magnetic particles.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalNature·DateNov 24, 2023
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Magnetic whirls pave the way for energy-efficient computing

By increasing skyrmion diffusion, researchers have made a significant step towards developing spin-based, unconventional computing. The use of synthetic antiferromagnets has reduced energy consumption and increased speed, making it possible to create more efficient computers.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 11, 2023

Spintronics: X-ray microscopy unravels the nature of domain walls

A new study at BESSY II analyzed the formation of skyrmions in ferrimagnetic thin films of dysprosium and cobalt. The researchers directly observed Néel-type skyrmions using scanning transmission X-ray microscopy, revealing their domain wall type for the first time.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 28, 2023

Ultrasmall swirling magnetic vortices detected in iron-containing material

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have discovered ultrasmall swirling magnetic vortices, known as merons and skyrmions, in an iron-containing material. These tiny magnetic structures show promise for future computer memory storage and high-efficiency microelectronics due to their stability and adaptability to binary code.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMar 30, 2023

Light shaped as a smoke ring behaves like a particle

Researchers report the discovery of photonic hopfions, a new family of 3D topological solitons with freely tunable textures and numbers. These structures exhibit robust topological protection, making them suitable for applications in optical communications, quantum technologies, and metrology.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJan 19, 2023
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Revealing the thermal heat dance of magnetic domains

Researchers use coherent correlation imaging to image the evolution of magnetic domains in time and space without prior knowledge. The study reveals thermal motion and pinning effects on domain boundaries, unlocking new insights into magnetism's microcosm.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023

Energy-efficient computing with tiny magnetic vortices

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz developed a prototype that combines Brownian and reservoir computing to perform Boolean logic operations. This innovation uses metallic thin films exhibiting magnetic skyrmions to achieve energy savings through automatic system reset.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 6, 2022

A possible game changer for next generation microelectronics

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have discovered tiny magnetic vortices called skyrmions that could store data in computers, promising 100-1000 times better energy efficiency than current memory. The team used AI and a high-power electron microscope to visualize and study the behavior of these micro-scale magnetic structures.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateNov 21, 2022

The transformation between different topological spin textures

Researchers at Shinshu University demonstrate the transformation of isolated skyrmions into bimerons in a magnetic disk, showcasing a potential new operation for future computing architectures. The discovery opens up novel spintronic applications based on different topological spin textures.

SourceShinshu University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2022
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Spintronics: A new tool at BESSY II for chirality investigations

Scientists used new instrumentation to study the chiral magnetic ordering of Cu2OSeO3, revealing helical and conical magnetic modulations. This discovery enables novel investigations of polar magnetic textures with high spatial resolution and short time scales.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2022

Magnetic skyrmions – ready for take-off?

A team at Max Born Institute develops methods to reliably create and guide magnetic skyrmions at controlled positions, enabling the study of their dynamics and potential applications in computing and data storage. By employing focused helium-ion irradiation and nanopatterned reflective masks, researchers can control the generation and ...

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2022

First experimental demonstration of antiskyrmions

Magnetic antiskyrmions are stabilized in magnetic crystals and exhibit unique properties. The Forschungszentrum Juelich team successfully demonstrated the existence of these objects through high-resolution electron microscopy and advanced simulations.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2022

Obstacle course for microscopic whirlwinds

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz are investigating the dynamics of spin structures, including the pinning effects of skyrmions on thin films. The study reveals that skyrmions get stuck in

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 4, 2022
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Skyrmions on the rise – new 2D material advances low-power computing

Researchers have discovered layered 2D materials that can host unique magnetic features, including skyrmions, which remain stable at room temperature. The discovery could lead to novel low-energy data storage and information processing systems.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2022

Magnetic excitations could provide information transfer without heat loss

Researchers have discovered that magnetic spin waves can propagate on circular paths in certain materials, enabling efficient and compact information transfer. This phenomenon, known as Landau quantization, has significant implications for the development of new electronic components.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2022
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Eccentric fractional skyrmion discovered in numerical simulations of ultra-cold superfluids

Scientists have discovered a new type of skyrmion with half-integer topological numbers in a ferromagnetic superfluid, challenging the current understanding of these phase defects. This discovery could lead to a major breakthrough in skyrmion research and its applications in particle physics and spintronics.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 15, 2022

Researchers use tiny magnetic swirls to generate true random numbers

A team of Brown University physicists has developed a technique to harness the behavior of skyrmions to generate millions of true random digits per second. By measuring the fluctuation in skyrmion size, they can produce pseudorandom numbers that are useful for applications such as data security.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 7, 2022

Scientists successfully manipulate a single skyrmion at room temperature

Researchers have successfully manipulated a single skyrmion, a tiny magnetic vortex, at room temperature using pulses of electric current. The team used Lorentz transmission electron microscopy to track the motion of the skyrmion and control its direction with ultrafast pulses of electricity.

SourceRIKEN·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2021
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Fundamental particles modelled in beam of light

Researchers have successfully created an experimental model of a skyrmion particle in a beam of light, providing a real system to demonstrate the behavior of this elusive type of fundamental particle. The study reveals the intricate structure and topological properties of skyrmions, which can be distorted but not broken.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2021

Science snapshots from Berkeley Lab

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have successfully engineered microbes to produce novel chemicals and developed a new technique for studying enzyme reactions in real-time. This breakthrough could lead to the production of sustainable fuels, pharmaceuticals, and renewable plastics.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 21, 2021

A sharp look into tiny ferroelectric crystals

Scientists have developed a method to precisely map the polarization pattern in thin ferroelectric layers, revealing new insights into the physics of these objects. The technique, combined with machine learning, allows for the spatial resolution of ferroelectric domains below 10 nanometers.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalACS Applied Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2021
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Skyrmion research: Braids of nanovortices discovered

Researchers from Germany, Sweden, and China have discovered braided structures of nanoscale skyrmions in alloys of iron and germanium, offering new insights into their properties and potential uses. These complex shapes stabilize the magnetic structures, making them interesting for applications in information processing.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 6, 2021

Researchers to build skyrmion sensor with terahertz technology

A team of researchers at Aarhus University aims to develop an optical sensor using terahertz light to decode the direction of tiny magnetic 'tornadoes' called skyrmions. Skyrmions offer a promising candidate for future bits in computer technology, requiring less power and generating less heat than current methods.

SourceAarhus University·DateSep 14, 2021

Exotic property of ‘ambidextrous’ crystals points to new magnetic phenomena

Scientists at Skoltech and KTH Royal Institute of Technology predict the existence of antichiral ferromagnetism, a nontrivial property of some magnetic crystals. This phenomenon could lead to unique magnetic domains and skyrmions, distinct from conventional chiral textures.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPhysical Review B·DateAug 4, 2021

An effective strategy for protecting next-generation information carrier

Researchers from Shinshu University have successfully confined and protected magnetic skyrmions using patterns of modified magnetic properties. This method offers a promising approach for building reliable channels for confinement, accumulation, and transport of skyrmions as information carriers.

SourceShinshu University·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 30, 2021

Shaken, not stirred: Reshuffling skyrmions ultrafast

Researchers at Max Born Institute created and annihilated skyrmions using laser pulses, demonstrating precise control over their density. The process has potential for use in stochastic computing, enabling fast and energy-efficient data storage and processing.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 12, 2021
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The spintronics technology revolution could be just a hopfion away

Researchers have successfully demonstrated and observed 3D hopfions emerging from skyrmions at the nanoscale, a major breakthrough in realizing high-density, high-speed, low-power magnetic memory devices. The discovery could lead to significant advancements in spintronics technology.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 8, 2021

Pancake strategy for the win

Researchers at HZDR have created a novel method for growing magnetic thin-film materials that host skyrmions, tiny magnetic vortices promising for high data storage and processing capacities. The new process involves rapid heating with brief flashes of light to prevent undesired crystal phases, resulting in stable skyrmion formation.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 31, 2021
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Magnetic whirls in confined spaces

Magnetic whirls, known as skyrmions, exhibit particle-like properties when confined to geometric structures. The researchers discovered that the stability of skyrmions varies greatly depending on their arrangement within these structures, with certain patterns resulting in high stability and mobility.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 4, 2021

Second order optical merons, or light pretending to be a ferromagnet

Researchers at the University of Warsaw have demonstrated how to structure light to exhibit collective spin behavior like a ferromagnet. They trapped light in a thin liquid crystal layer between mirrors and observed first-order and second-order merons and anti-merons, which can be used to study complex systems.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalOptica·DateMar 1, 2021

Big step with small whirls

Researchers at Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have successfully created a multilayer system where two different types of skyrmions coexist at room temperature. This breakthrough enables the potential use of skyrmions in ultrafast data processing, promising an extremely compact form of data storage.

SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 21, 2020
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Ultrafast dynamics of chiral spin structures observed after optical excitation

A joint research project has achieved a new milestone in ultra-fast control of magnetism by investigating femtosecond time-resolved x-ray scattering signals. The results indicate a faster recovery of chiral order compared to collinear magnetic order dynamics, suggesting that twists are more stable than straight magnetic configurations.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 9, 2020

Twisting magnetization with light

Researchers created tiny magnetization patterns known as skyrmions faster using laser pulses, which can have implications for magnetic data processing and storage. The findings clarified how the topology of the magnetic system changes in this process, contributing to stability but also making creation difficult.

SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 5, 2020

New shortcut enables faster creation of spin pattern in magnet

Researchers have discovered a new approach to create a spin pattern in a magnet, enabling faster creation of skyrmions. This discovery offers an additional method for more efficient magnetic data storage, with potential applications in cloud data centers.

SourceRadboud University Nijmegen·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 5, 2020
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Nanostructures with a unique property

Researchers at PSI have successfully created and visualised antiferromagnetic skyrmions with a unique property: critical elements arranged in opposing directions. This discovery is a major step towards developing new technologies, such as more efficient computers.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature·DateSep 23, 2020

Extra stability for magnetic knots

Researchers at Kiel University found that neglected magnetic interactions play a key role in stabilizing skyrmions, increasing their lifetime and opening up new material systems. The discovery could enhance the stability of skyrmions, enabling their use in future electronic devices and data storage concepts.

SourceKiel University·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 21, 2020

Magnetic whirls crystallize in two dimensions

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz engineered a system of magnetic whirls to form a regularly ordered state, akin to crystalization in two dimensions. This breakthrough demonstrates the emergence of a hexatic phase, exhibiting properties similar to hard discs.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateSep 9, 2020
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Skyrmion dynamics and traverse mobility

Researchers have studied skyrmion behavior under dc and ac drives, discovering directional locking effects and enhanced transverse mobility. The study's findings could revolutionize computing and solve the mystery of ball lightning.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateJun 19, 2020