Skyrmions are small magnetic objects that could revolutionize the data storage industry and also enable new computer architectures. However, there are a number of challenges that need to be overcome. A team of researchers has succeeded for the first time in producing a tunable multilayer system in which two different types of skyrmions – the future bits for ‘0’ and ‘1’ – can exist at room temperature.
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Source: ScienceDaily