Magnetic domain walls in ultrathin films have a handedness that makes them move at high speeds when an electrical current is applied.
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Brataas, A. Chiral domain walls move faster. Nature Nanotech 8, 485–486 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2013.126
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