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Multiple Topological Magnetism in van der Waals Heterostructure of MnTe 2 /ZrS 2 .

Authors :
He Z
Dou K
Du W
Dai Y
Huang B
Ma Y
Source :
Nano letters [Nano Lett] 2023 Jan 11; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 312-318. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 28.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Topological magnetism in low-dimensional systems is of fundamental and practical importance in condensed-matter physics and material science. Here, using first-principles and Monte Carlo simulations, we present that multiple topological magnetism (i.e., skyrmion and bimeron) can survive in van der Waals heterostructure MnTe <subscript>2</subscript> /ZrS <subscript>2</subscript> . Arising from interlayer coupling, MnTe <subscript>2</subscript> /ZrS <subscript>2</subscript> can harbor a large Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction. This, combined with exchange interaction, yields an intriguing skyrmion phase under a tiny magnetic field of 75 mT. Meanwhile, upon harnessing a small electric field, magnetic bimeron can be observed in MnTe <subscript>2</subscript> /ZrS <subscript>2</subscript> , suggesting the existence of multiple topological magnetism. Through interlayer sliding, both topological magnetisms can be switched on-off. In addition, the impacts of d <subscript>∥</subscript> and K <subscript>eff</subscript> on these spin textures are revealed, and a dimensionless parameter κ is utilized to describe their joint effect. These explored phenomena and insights not only are useful for fundamental research in topological magnetism but also enable novel applications in nanodevices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1530-6992
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Nano letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36576995
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04388