Topological Magnetism Group

Researchers at the University of Oxford, Diamond Light Source and ShanghaiTech University developed a new X-ray technique that captures the complete three-dimensional dynamics of coupled magnon modes with unprecedented precision.

Time-resolved resonant elastic X-ray scattering reveals that when a “helimagnet” - a magnet whose moments form a spiral - is driven by microwaves, it emits a wireless signal that drives a neighbouring simple ferromagnet to oscillate in unison.

Prof van der Laan received the prize at the International Conference on Resonant Elastic X-ray Scattering for his work.

Unraveling the rolling dynamics of skyrmion crystallites