Geometry and Symmetry in Skyrmion Dynamics

Abstract

The uniform motion of chiral magnetic skyrmions induced by a spin-transfer torque displays an intricate dependence on the skyrmions' topological charge and shape. We reveal surprising patterns in this dependence through simulations of the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation with Zhang-Li torque and explain them through a geometric analysis of Thiele's equation. In particular, we show that the velocity distribution of topologically non-trivial skyrmions depends on their symmetry: it is a single circle for skyrmions of high symmetry and a family of circles for low-symmetry configurations. We also show that the velocity of the topologically trivial skyrmions, previously believed to be the fastest objects, can be surpassed, for instance, by antiskyrmions. The generality of our approach suggests the validity of our results for exchange frustrated magnets, bubble materials, and others.

arXiv comment11 pages, 5 figures

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