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Topological magneto-optical effect from skyrmion lattice.

ABSTRACT: The magnetic skyrmion is a spin-swirling topological object characterized by its nontrivial winding number, holding potential for next-generation spintronic devices. While optical readout has become increasingly important towards the high integration and ultrafast operation of those devices, the optical response of skyrmions has remained elusive. Here, we show the magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) induced by the skyrmion formation, i.e., topological MOKE, in Gd₂PdSi₃. The significantly enhanced optical rotation found in the skyrmion phase demonstrates the emergence of topological MOKE, exemplifying the light-skyrmion interaction arising from the emergent gauge field. This gauge field in momentum space causes a dramatic reconstruction of the electronic band structure, giving rise to magneto-optical activity ranging up to the sub-eV region. The present findings pave a way for photonic technology based on skyrmionics.

SUBMITTER: Kato YD

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10480175 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Topological magneto-optical effect from skyrmion lattice.

Kato Yoshihiro D YD Okamura Yoshihiro Y Hirschberger Max M Tokura Yoshinori Y Takahashi Youtarou Y

Nature communications 20230905 1

The magnetic skyrmion is a spin-swirling topological object characterized by its nontrivial winding number, holding potential for next-generation spintronic devices. While optical readout has become increasingly important towards the high integration and ultrafast operation of those devices, the optical response of skyrmions has remained elusive. Here, we show the magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) induced by the skyrmion formation, i.e., topological MOKE, in Gd<sub>2</sub>PdSi<sub>3</sub>. The ...[more]

PMID: 37669971

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