# Spin-wave mediated interactions for Majority Computation using Skyrmions and Spin-torque Nano-oscillators

## TL;DR

This paper demonstrates through micromagnetic simulations that interactions between skyrmions and spin-torque nano-oscillators can be harnessed for information processing, including a proposed 3-bit majority gate for logic applications.

## Contribution

It introduces a novel mechanism where skyrmion-STNO interactions enable majority computation, expanding the potential of skyrmion-based spintronic devices.

## Key findings

- Spin waves emitted by STNOs are scattered by skyrmions, affecting oscillation dynamics.
- Strong DMI can transform amplified oscillations into new skyrmions.
- Interactions are consistent for both Neel-type and Bloch-type skyrmions.

## Abstract

Recent progress in all-electrical nucleation, detection and manipulation of magnetic skyrmions has unlocked the tremendous potential of skyrmion-based spintronic devices. Here, we show via micromagnetic simulations that the stable magnetic oscillations of STNO radiate spin waves (SWs) that can be scattered in the presence of skyrmions in the near vicinity. Interference between SWs emitted by the STNO and SWs scattered by the skyrmion gives rise to interesting dynamics that leads to amplification or attenuation of STNO's magnetic oscillations. In the presence of strong Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (DMI), the amplified magnetic oscillations evolve into a new skyrmion. These interactions between skyrmions and STNOs are found to be identical for both Neel-type and Bloch-type skyrmions, and are not observed between domain walls and STNOs. These findings offer a novel perspective in processing information using single skyrmions and we propose a 3-bit majority gate for logic applications.