We present a protocol for manipulation of individual vortices in thin superconducting films, using local mechanical contact. The method does not include applying current, magnetic field or additional fabrication steps.
Persky, E., Kremen, A., Wissberg, S., Shperber, Y., Kalisky, B. Scanning SQUID Study of Vortex Manipulation by Local Contact. J. Vis. Exp. (120), e54986, doi:10.3791/54986 (2017).