Flux Closure in Self-Assembled Cobalt Nanoparticle Rings
Date of this Version
11-3-2003This document has been peer-reviewed.
Abstract
Chiral magnetic domains are observed when ferromagnetic Co nanoparticles self-assemble into bracelet-like rings. The magnetic dipoles of the particles collectively contribute toward flux closure, a bistable state with potential utility for nonvolatile data storage.
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