"SFM-mediated NanoMagnetism & NanoOptics: From Skyrmions to THz Near-field Optics"
Lukas M. Eng a b
a Institute of Applied Physics, TU Dresden, Nöthnitzer Straße, 61, Dresden, Germany
b Technical University (TU) Dresden, Mommsenstr. 13, Dresden, 1062, Germany
Materials for Sustainable Development Conference (MATSUS)
Proceedings of nanoGe Fall Meeting19 (NFM19)
#MapNan19. Mapping Nanoscale Functionality with Scanning Probe Microscopy
Berlin, Germany, 2019 November 3rd - 8th
Organizer: Stefan Weber
Invited Speaker, Lukas M. Eng, presentation 129
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29363/nanoge.nfm.2019.129
Publication date: 18th July 2019

Ultra-high resolution and quantitative microscopy are the key needs for the successful and unambiguous inspection of functionality at the nanometer length scale. I will present two such hot topics, NanoMagnetism (NM) of modern topological textures and NanoOptics (NO) down to the 1 THz frequency, where scanning force microscopy (SFM)-based mimics are the key in-and-outs to address a multitude of scientific questions.

NM rapidly develops into a prospective field where non-collinear magnetic textures allow applications into novel device concepts such as data storage and sensing. Skyrmions for instance are one of these popular nanomagnetic structures that become stable due to topological protection. I will introduce how SFM-based conservative/non-conservative force sensing can be used to monitor, quantify and manipulate magnetic functionality down to the 1-nm-length scale.

NO, on the other hand, continuously develops into a SFM-based near-field optical scattering method at infrared wavelengths. I will present how we couple such an apertureless setup with the brilliant light source of a free-electron laser that covers the broad range from 75 … 0,1 THz, i.e. wavelengths from 4 µm up to mm. Selected experiments both at room and at liquid-helium temperatures will be presented.

We acknowledge financial support by the DFG, BMBF, DAAD, and the VW-foundation.    

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