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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Spintronics

Background:

  • Topological spin textures like merons and bimerons are crucial for spintronics.
  • Controlled generation of these textures is key for technological advancement and fundamental physics research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate controlled generation of Bloch-type bimeron states using femtosecond laser pulses.
  • To investigate the influence of magnetic fields and specimen thickness on bimeron properties.
  • To establish a single-pulse protocol for optical manipulation of topological spin textures.

Main Methods:

  • In situ Lorentz transmission electron microscopy (TEM) combined with femtosecond laser pulses.
  • Magnetic imaging and micromagnetic simulations.
  • Variable applied magnetic fields and specimen thickness variations.

Main Results:

  • Two distinct Bloch-type bimeron states were created in Co8Zn8Mn4 thin plates at room temperature.
  • Bimeron density was found to vary with magnetic field strength, allowing dynamic control.
  • The topological classification of laser-generated bimerons was independent of specimen thickness.
  • Reversible transformations between bimeron morphologies were observed, driven by magnetic energy competition.

Conclusions:

  • A single-pulse optical protocol for manipulating topological spin textures was established.
  • The findings validate a unified meron-skyrmion topological framework.
  • This work paves the way for advanced spintronic devices and deeper understanding of soliton physics.