Superconducting vortex from magnetic skyrmions

ORAL

Abstract


We show topological superconductivity can arise at the interface of ferromagnetic skyrmion material in proximity to an s-wave superconductor in the presence of strong spin-orbit coupling. We study the Majorana zero modes localized at the interface of the heterostructure and propose a pathway towards a useful platform for the manipulation of Majorana fermions via controlling skyrmions.

*S.-P. Lee and Y. L. acknowledge the support by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering, Grant No. DE-FG02-08ER46544. Y. L. also acknowledges the support from the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship.

Presenters

  • Shu-Ping Lee

    • Johns Hopkins University

Authors

  • Shu-Ping Lee

    • Johns Hopkins University
  • Yi Li

    • Johns Hopkins University