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Vortex dynamics, pinning, and angle-dependent motion on moiré patterns

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We examine pinning and dynamics of Abrikosov vortices interacting with pinning centers placed in a moiré pattern for varied moiré lattice angles. We find a series of magic angles at… Click to show full abstract

We examine pinning and dynamics of Abrikosov vortices interacting with pinning centers placed in a moiré pattern for varied moiré 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 moiré patterns.

Keywords: vortex dynamics; dynamics pinning; moir patterns; angle dependent; moir; pinning angle

Journal Title: Physical Review B
Year Published: 2021

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