Unusual vortex structure in ultrathin Pb(Zr$_{0.5}$Ti$_{0.5}$)O$_3$ films

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Using a first-principles-based approach, we determine the ferroelectric pattern in PbZr$_{0.5}$Ti$_{0.5}$O$_3$ ultrathin film. It is found that vortex stripes are formed in the system and they are responsible for the 180$^\circ$ domains observed. When a local external field is exerted, the vortex stripe transforms into the vortex loop structure, which leads to the formation of a smaller domain with the polarization antiparallel to the field in the center of the field region. This may provide a convenient way to manipulate nanodomains in thin films.
5 pages, 3 figures

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/24499

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https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0407686
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