# phys: stable vortex loops intersected by point singularities (in magnets)

<< Vortex rings are remarkably stable structures that occur in a large variety of systems (..) Although vortex rings have also been predicted to exist in ferromagnets, they have not yet been observed. >>

AA << imaged three-dimensional structures forming closed vortex loops in a bulk micromagnet. The cross-section of these loops consists of a vortex–antivortex pair and, on the basis of magnetic vorticity (they) identify these configurations as magnetic vortex rings. >>

<< In addition, (they) observe stable vortex loops intersected by point singularities at which the magnetization within the vortex and antivortex cores reverses. >>

Claire Donnelly, Konstantin L. Metlov, et al. Experimental observation of vortex rings in a bulk magnet. Nature Physics. doi: 10.1038/ s41567-020-01057-3. Nov 30,  2020.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-020-01057-3

Magnetic vortices come full circle. 

Paul Scherrer Institute. Nov 30, 2020.

https://phys.org/news/2020-11-magnetic-vortices-full-circle.html