Weak Localization in Systems with Chiral Spin Textures and Skyrmion Crystals
arXiv:1903.02269 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.100.014424
Abstract
Theory of interference-induced quantum corrections to conductivity is developed for two dimensional systems with chiral spin textures including skyrmions. The effect of exchange interaction between electrons and spin textures on weak localization of electronic waves is studied. The spin dephasing rates are calculated as functions of the spin texture size. The anomalous magnetoresistance is shown to be governed by the size and magnetization spatial distribution of the spin textures. The effect of average magnetization-induced spin splitting on weak localization is analyzed. The sign-alternating weak-antilocalization magnetoresistance is demonstrated for skyrmion crystals. We argue that analysis of the low-field magnetoresistance serves as an independent tool for an experimental detection of chiral spin textures and, in particular, skyrmions.
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