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Vortex manipulation in a superconducting matrix with view on applications
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Abstract
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We show how a single flux quantum can be effectively manipulated in a superconducting film with a matrix of blind holes. Such a sample can serve as a basic memory element, where the position of the vortex in a k×l matrix of pinning sites defines the desired combination of n bits of information (2n = k×l). Vortex placement is achieved by strategically applied current and the resulting position is read out via generated voltage between metallic contacts on the sample. Such a device can also act as a controllable source of a nanoengineered local magnetic field for, e.g., spintronics applications. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Applied physics letters / American Institute of Physics. - New York, N.Y., 1962, currens
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Publication
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New York, N.Y.
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American Institute of Physics
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2010
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ISSN
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0003-6951
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1077-3118
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Volume/pages
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96
:19
(2010)
, p. 192501,1-192501,3
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ISI
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000277756400040
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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