Fabrication, detection, and operation of a three-dimensional nanomagnetic conduit

Sanz-Hernández, D., Hamans, R. F., Liao, J.-W., Welbourne, A., Lavrijsen, R. and Fernández-Pacheco, A. (2017) Fabrication, detection, and operation of a three-dimensional nanomagnetic conduit. ACS Nano, 11(11), pp. 11066-11073. (doi: 10.1021/acsnano.7b05105) (PMID:29072836)

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) nanomagnetic devices are attracting significant interest due to their potential for computing, sensing, and biological applications. However, their implementation faces great challenges regarding fabrication and characterization of 3D nanostructures. Here, we show a 3D nanomagnetic system created by 3D nanoprinting and physical vapor deposition, which acts as a conduit for domain walls. Domains formed at the substrate level are injected into a 3D nanowire, where they are controllably trapped using vectorial magnetic fields. A dark-field magneto-optical method for parallel, independent measurement of different regions in individual 3D nanostructures is also demonstrated. This work will facilitate the advanced study and exploitation of 3D nanomagnetic systems.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:This research is funded by an EPSRC Early Career Fellowship EP/M008517/1, a Winton Fellowship, and by a European Erasmus Mobility program. D.S.H. acknowledges funding from a Girton College Pfeiffer Scholarship. J.-W. L acknowledges support from a Newton International Fellowship scheme NF150217.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fernandez-Pacheco, Dr Amalio
Authors: Sanz-Hernández, D., Hamans, R. F., Liao, J.-W., Welbourne, A., Lavrijsen, R., and Fernández-Pacheco, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:ACS Nano
Publisher:American Chemical Society
ISSN:1936-0851
ISSN (Online):1936-086X
Published Online:26 October 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 American Chemical Society
First Published:First published in ACS Nano 11(11): 11066-11073
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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