<i>Colloquium</i> : Quantum properties and functionalities of magnetic skyrmions
A. P. Petrović, Christina Psaroudaki, Peter Fischer, Markus Garst, C. Panagopoulos
Abstract
Skyrmions are topological field configurations that were first discussed in the context of high-energy theory. In recent years, skyrmionic spin patterns in solid-state systems have received much attention, in part for their promising application potential. This Colloquium discusses quantum-mechanical aspects of such magnetic skyrmions, both for the interactions that underlie skyrmion formation and for quantum features of the skyrmions themselves.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsSkyrmionCondensed matter physicsQuantumQuantum mechanicsEngineering physicsTheoretical physicsMagnetic properties of thin filmsMagnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materialsAdvanced Condensed Matter Physics