Inspired by the human brain, there is a strong effort to find alternative models of information processing capable of imitating the high energy efficiency of neuromorphic information processing. One possible realization of cognitive computing are reservoir computing networks. These networks are built out of non-linear resistive elements which are recursively connected. We propose that a skyrmion network embedded in frustrated magnetic films may provide a suitable physical implementation for reservoir computing applications.The significant key ingredient of such a network is a two-terminal device with non-linear voltage characteristics originating from single-layer magnetoresistive effects, like the anisotropic magnetoresistance or the recently discovered non-collinear magnetoresistance. The most basic element for a reservoir computing network built from "skyrmion fabrics" is a single skyrmion embedded in a ferromagnetic ribbon. In order to pave the way towards reservoir computing systems based on skyrmion fabrics, here we simulate and analyze i) the current flow through a single magnetic skyrmion due to the anisotropic magneto-resistive effect and ii) the combined physics of local pinning and the anisotropic magneto-resistive effect. 1 arXiv:1702.04298v2 [cond-mat.dis-nn]
We calculate the phase diagram of the topological honeycomb model in the presence of strong interactions. We concentrate on half filling and employ a Z2 slave-spin method to find a band insulator with staggered density, a spin-density-wave and a Mott insulating phase. Both the band insulator and the spin-density wave come in various topological varieties. Finally, we calculate the response function relevant for lattice modulation spectroscopy with cold atomic gases in optical lattices.
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