Observation and coupling of domains in a spin-spiral multiferroic.
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The coexistence, coupling, and manipulation of magnetic spiral domains and magnetically induced ferroelectric domains are spatially resolved by optical second harmonic generation in multiferroic MnWO4. Eight types of magnetic domains couple to two ferroelectric domains. An electric field uniquely creates a magnetic single-domain state. A magnetic field quenches the spontaneous polarization while retaining its magnetic origin so that the ferroelectric domains are concealed instead of destroyed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Physical review letters
دوره 102 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009