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Patterned time-orbiting potentials for the confinement and assembly of magnetic dipoles.

ABSTRACT: We present an all-magnetic scheme for the assembly and study of magnetic dipoles within designed confinement profiles that are activated on micro-patterned permalloy films through a precessing magnetic field. Independent control over the confinement and dipolar interactions is achieved by tuning the strength and orientation of the revolving field. The technique is demonstrated with superparamagnetic microspheres field-driven to assemble into closely packed lattice sheets, quasi-1D and other planar structures expandable into dipolar arrays that mirror the patterned surface motifs.

SUBMITTER: Chen A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3816286 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Patterned time-orbiting potentials for the confinement and assembly of magnetic dipoles.

Chen A A Sooryakumar R R

Scientific reports 20131104

We present an all-magnetic scheme for the assembly and study of magnetic dipoles within designed confinement profiles that are activated on micro-patterned permalloy films through a precessing magnetic field. Independent control over the confinement and dipolar interactions is achieved by tuning the strength and orientation of the revolving field. The technique is demonstrated with superparamagnetic microspheres field-driven to assemble into closely packed lattice sheets, quasi-1D and other plan ...[more]

PMID: 24185093

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