Recent advances in the recording physics of thin-film media

Authors
Richter, HJ
Citation
Hj. Richter, Recent advances in the recording physics of thin-film media, J PHYS D, 32(21), 1999, pp. R147-R168
Citations number
110
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
ISSN journal
00223727 → ACNP
Volume
32
Issue
21
Year of publication
1999
Pages
R147 - R168
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3727(19991107)32:21<R147:RAITRP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
This article addresses the basic physics of the magnetic recording process with special emphasis on thin-film recording media for high-density magneti c recording. Magnetization reversal, recording theory as well as noise theo ry is reviewed. The onset of super-paramagnetism, which potentially limits the storage density, is discussed in detail.