Spin-orbit-torque-induced skyrmion dynamics for different types of spin-orbit coupling

Seung Jae Lee, Kyoung Whan Kim, Hyun Woo Lee, Kyung Jin Lee

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Abstract

We investigate current-induced skyrmion dynamics in the presence of Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction and spin-orbit spin-transfer torque corresponding to various types of spin-orbit coupling. We determine the symmetries of Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction and spin-orbit spin-transfer torque based on linear spin-orbit coupling model. We find that like interfacial Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (Rashba spin-orbit coupling) and bulk Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (Weyl spin-orbit coupling), Dresselhaus spin-orbit coupling also has a possibility for stabilizing skyrmion and current-induced skyrmion dynamics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-18
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume455
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jun 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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