Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Strain01:29

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Strain

261
Three-dimensional strain analysis is crucial for understanding how materials deform under stress, particularly in elastic, homogeneous materials. This method employs principal stress axes to simplify complex stress states into more understandable forms. Subjected to stress, a small cubic element within a material either expands or contracts along these axes, transforming into a rectangular parallelepiped. This transformation effectively illustrates the material's deformation. The principal...
261
Unsymmetric Bending - Angle of Neutral Axis01:15

Unsymmetric Bending - Angle of Neutral Axis

367
Unsymmetrical bending occurs when a structural member is subjected to bending moments in a plane that does not align with the member's principal axes. This scenario typically arises in beams and other structural components when loads are applied at non-ideal angles, introducing complexities in stress analysis.
When a bending moment is applied at an angle θ concerning the vertical axis of a symmetrical member, it can be resolved into components along the member's principal...
367
Unsymmetric Bending01:18

Unsymmetric Bending

381
Unsymmetrical bending occurs when the bending moment applied to a structural member does not align with its principal axis. This misalignment leads to complex stress distributions and deflection patterns that differ from those in symmetrical bending, and are essential for designing structures to withstand different loading conditions. In unsymmetrical bending, the neutral axis—where stress is zero—does not necessarily align with the geometric axes of the cross-section. The...
381
Stability of structures01:14

Stability of structures

202
In mechanical engineering, the stability of systems under various forces is critical for designing durable and efficient structures. One fundamental way to explore these concepts is by analyzing systems like two rods connected at a pivot point, O, with a torsional spring of spring constant k at the pivot point. This system is similar in appearance to a scissor jack used to change tires on a car. In this case, the arms of the linkage (equivalent to the rods in this system) are entirely vertical,...
202
Mohr's Circle for Plane Strain01:18

Mohr's Circle for Plane Strain

591
Mohr's circle is a crucial graphical method used to analyze plane strain by plotting strain on a set of cartesian coordinates, where the abscissa is normal strain ∈ and the ordinate is shear strain γ. Similarly to Mohr’s circle for plane stress, two points X and Y are plotted. Their coordinates are (∈x, -γXY) and (∈Y, γXY), respectively.
Mohr's circle visually represents the strain states under various conditions, which is essential for...
591
Generation of Straight or Branched Actin Filaments01:14

Generation of Straight or Branched Actin Filaments

3.0K
The straight or branched structure formation of actin filaments is controlled by nucleating proteins such as the formins and Arp2/3 complex. Formin-mediated assembly results in straight filaments, whereas Arp2/3 protein complex-mediated assembly results in branched actin filaments.
Arp2/3 Complex
Arp2/3 complex is a seven-subunit complex consisting of two proteins similar to actin- Arp2 and Arp3, and five other subunits that help keep Arp2 and Arp3 inactive. When required, the complex is...
3.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Interdependence explains how and when crises impact social cohesion.

Communications psychology·2026
Same author

Cognitive computations underlying ritual performance and persistence.

Trends in cognitive sciences·2026
Same author

The longitudinal associations of material security and belief in God in young Americans.

Evolutionary human sciences·2026
Same author

Intuitive and deliberative processes underlying commitment signaling for cooperative assortment.

iScience·2026
Same author

Estimated costs and benefits of participation in an extreme ritual in Mauritius.

Evolutionary human sciences·2025
Same author

Tuberous sclerosis complex-associated renal cell carcinoma, an underappreciated form of familial renal cancer, is characterized by activation of the TFEB/TFE3 pathway.

Human molecular genetics·2025
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 1, 2025

Folding and Characterization of a Bio-responsive Robot from DNA Origami
07:59

Folding and Characterization of a Bio-responsive Robot from DNA Origami

Published on: December 3, 2015

14.6K

Bloch points in nanostrips.

Martin Lang1,2, Marijan Beg3,4, Ondrej Hovorka3

  • 1Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. martin.lang@mpsd.mpg.de.

Scientific Reports
|April 27, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Complex magnetic materials like FeGe nanostrips can host multiple Bloch points. Micromagnetic simulations predict geometries for controlling the number and type of coexisting Bloch points for data storage applications.

More Related Videos

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations
13:56

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations

Published on: October 12, 2019

7.7K
Optimized Fabrication Procedure for High-Quality Graphene-based Moiré Superlattice Devices
11:24

Optimized Fabrication Procedure for High-Quality Graphene-based Moiré Superlattice Devices

Published on: July 11, 2025

4.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025

Folding and Characterization of a Bio-responsive Robot from DNA Origami
07:59

Folding and Characterization of a Bio-responsive Robot from DNA Origami

Published on: December 3, 2015

14.6K
Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations
13:56

Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations

Published on: October 12, 2019

7.7K
Optimized Fabrication Procedure for High-Quality Graphene-based Moiré Superlattice Devices
11:24

Optimized Fabrication Procedure for High-Quality Graphene-based Moiré Superlattice Devices

Published on: July 11, 2025

4.6K

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Spintronics

Background:

  • Topologically non-trivial particle-like objects, such as skyrmions, in complex magnetic materials are crucial for advanced data storage and processing.
  • Helimagnetic materials with Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction are a key class of materials exhibiting such phenomena.
  • Previous research showed two-layered nanodisks with opposite chirality can host a single stable Bloch point.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the possibility of hosting multiple coexisting Bloch points in FeGe nanostrips with opposite chirality layers.
  • To determine the factors influencing the number and types of coexisting Bloch points.
  • To predict specific nanostrip geometries suitable for hosting an arbitrary number of Bloch points.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing micromagnetic simulations to model the behavior of magnetic materials.
  • Analyzing the influence of nanostrip geometry and Bloch point type on their coexistence.
  • Developing predictive models for Bloch point configurations based on simulation results.

Main Results:

  • FeGe nanostrips with opposite chirality layers can host multiple, coexisting Bloch points in various combinations.
  • The number of simultaneously coexisting Bloch points is dependent on the nanostrip's geometry and the individual Bloch point types.
  • Simulation results successfully predicted geometries capable of hosting a specified number of Bloch points, demonstrated by an 80-Bloch-point configuration.

Conclusions:

  • FeGe nanostrips offer a versatile platform for hosting multiple Bloch points, exceeding the single-Bloch-point limit of nanodisks.
  • The ability to control multiple Bloch points through geometric design opens new avenues for high-density data storage.
  • This research provides a predictive framework for designing magnetic nanostructures with tailored topological defect configurations.