Fig. 5: Spin fluctuations-driven magnetic domain metastability.
From: Properties and dynamics of meron topological spin textures in the two-dimensional magnet CrCl3
a Snapshot of a spin dynamics of monolayer CrCl3 obtained through zero-field cooling after 2 ns and reaching 0 K. The magnetization perpendicular to the surface (Sz) is displayed showing the formation of merons and antimerons (small dots). Bright (dark) areas correspond to Sz = ±1, respectively, in the color scale. A path (dashed line) of 200 nm is drawn to show the spatial variation of the magnetization at different times (t ≥ 2.20 ns). b–d Variations of the in-plane components of the magnetization (Sx, Sy) and Sz, respectively, along of the path shown in a within 2.20–3.80 ns after 0 K is reached. The inset in d shows a small area from a along the path with the formation of the merons and antimerons. The corresponding variation of Sz at different times at A, B, and C is also showed.
