Skyrmions

By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.

Complex magnetic particle arrangements, called skyrmions, can transform computing by making data storage and processing more efficient and energy-saving.

Computing devices are finally reaching their limits. But recently discovered particles called magnetic skyrmions could redefine these limits, according to Anjan Soumyanarayanan.

An innovative technique for making tunable magnetic skyrmions
could lead to next-generation memory and computing technologies