How to measure mechanics of single cells

06.11.2024
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Dive into the fascinating world of neuromorphic computing and discover how artificial spin ice structures are revolutionizing the way we think about computation. This application note offers an in-depth exploration of magnetization in artificial spin ice under varying magnetic fields.
Neuromorphic Computing: Understand the shift from traditional bi-state logic elements to hardware that mimics the brain's behavior using analog signals, offering potential for energy and time savings.
Artificial Spin Ice: Learn about this unique material where magnetization is patterned onto nanostructures, creating a platform that can potentially combine memory and computation.
Nanosurf's VMFSH: Discover how Nanosurf's variable magnetic field sample holder (VMFSH) allows for precise AFM measurements in variable magnetic fields, crucial for imaging magnetic samples.
Experiment with Permalloy: Delve into the study of patterned Permalloy (Ni80Fe20) and its unique Penrose pattern, which lacks translational symmetry.
Magnetic Field Evolution: Observe how magnetization evolves as a function of applied field, revealing insights into domain wall pinning, local energy landscapes, and the effects of lattice and field interactions.
Practical Implications: Understand how understanding the behavior of artificial spin ice can lead to fine-tuning lattice designs for practical applications in neuromorphic computing.
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