Abstract
Uniquely in , the Skyrmions, which are topologically protected magnetic spin vortexlike objects, display a magnetoelectric coupling and can be manipulated by externally applied electric () fields. Here, we explore the -field coupling to the magnetoelectric Skyrmion lattice phase, and study the response using neutron scattering. Giant -field induced rotations of the Skyrmion lattice are achieved that span a range of . Supporting calculations show that an -field-induced Skyrmion distortion lies behind the lattice rotation. Overall, we present a new approach to Skyrmion control that makes no use of spin-transfer torques due to currents of either electrons or magnons.
- Received 28 May 2014
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.107203
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