Magnetic microstructure of rolled-up single-layer ferromagnetic nanomembranes

Adv Mater. 2014 Jan 15;26(2):316-23. doi: 10.1002/adma.201303003. Epub 2013 Oct 18.

Abstract

The magnetic microstructure of rolled-up magnetic nanomembranes is revealed both theoretically and experimentally. Two types of nanomembranes are considered, one with a non-magnetic spacer layer and the other without. Experimentally, by using different materials and tuning the dimensions of the rolled-up nanomembranes, domain patterns consisting of spiral-like and azimuthally magnetized domains are observed, which are in qualitative agreement with the theoretical predictions.

Keywords: magnetic domains; magnetic nanomembranes; magnetic soft X-ray microscopy; magnetic spirals; magnetic tubes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.