Journal
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
Volume 29, Issue 28, Pages -Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201808573
Keywords
bubble nanodomains; mechanical switching; scanning probe microscopy; ultrathin ferroelectric films
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- Australian Research Council (ARC)
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies [CE170100039]
- Australian Government
- DARPA [HR0011727183-D18AP00010]
- ARO [W911NF-16-1-0227]
- Nebraska Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) [DMR-1420645]
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Here, the deterministic and reversible transformation of nanoscale ferroelectric bubbles into cylindrical domains using a scanning probe microscopy (SPM) approach is demonstrated. The bubble domains-sub-10 nm spheroid topological structures with rotational polarization-can be erased by applying a mechanical force via the SPM tip. Application of an electrical pulse with a specific combination of amplitude and duration can recreate the bubble domain state. This combination of mechanical and electrical passes is essential for realization of reversible transformation as application of only electrical pulses results in complete erasure of the bubble domain state. Effective Hamiltonian-based simulations reproduce phase sequences for both the mechanical and electric passes and confirm the intrinsic nature of these transitions. This simple and effective pathway for switching between various topological defect states may be exploited for emergent devices.
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