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R L Silva1, R C Silva1, A R Pereira2
1Departamento de Ciências Naturais, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, São Mateus, ES, 29932-540, Brazil.
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Topological objects interacting with lattice defects is an important topic in condensed matter physics. In this paper, we would like to explore the ballistic trajectory of an antiferromagnetic skyrmion in a racetrack to study processes such as collisions of skyrmions and holes in the magnetic sample. The skyrmion is impelled against the hole-obstacle by means of a spin polarized current. Depending on the skyrmion velocity (associated to the strength of the applied current) and the type of collision (frontal or lateral), it will be captured, scattered or completely destroyed by the hole. In some cases, this obstacle can shift the skyrmion center from a straight line to another one, and it appears as an effective way of manipulating skyrmion trajectories and dynamics.
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