Magnetic Skyrmion

Topological Charge Density · Spin Texture · Q = ±1

Skyrmion Parameters


Q = —
Topological charge: Q = (1/4π)∫ n·(∂ₓn × ∂ᵧn) d²r
Skyrmion number Q=±1 is topologically protected.
Color: in-plane angle; brightness: out-of-plane (Mz).
Arrows show in-plane spin components (Mx,My).