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Title: Vortex Dynamics, Pinning, and Magic Angles on Moiré Patterns
(Submitted on 17 Dec 2020)
Abstract: We examine pinning and dynamics of Abrikosov vortices interacting with pinning centers placed in a moir\'e pattern for varied moir\'e lattice angles. We find a series of magic angles at which the critical current shows a pronounced dip corresponding to lattices in which the vortices can flow along quasi-one-dimensional channels. At these magic angles, the vortices move with a finite Hall angle. Additionally, for some lattice angles there are peaks in the critical current produced when the substrate has a quasiperiodic character that strongly reduces the vortex channeling. Our results should be general to a broad class of particle-like assemblies moving on moir\'e patterns.
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From: Cynthia J. Olson Reichhardt [view email][v1] Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:12:02 GMT (2247kb,D)
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