Flux Closure in Self-Assembled Cobalt Nanoparticle Rings

Author

• Steven L. Tripp, Purdue University
• Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, University of Cambridge
• Alexander Wei, Purdue UniversityFollow

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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Keywords

magnetic nanoparticles, flux closure, electron microscopy

Date of this Version

11-3-2003

Recommended Citation

Tripp, Steven L.; Dunin-Borkowski, Rafal E.; and Wei, Alexander, "Flux Closure in Self-Assembled Cobalt Nanoparticle Rings" (2003). Birck and NCN Publications. Paper 74.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/nanopub/74