The recording field of a narrow-track single-pole (SPT) write head with a d
ouble-layered medium was investigated using 3-D eddy current transient fini
te element analysis. Results show a large head field strength reaching B, o
f head pole at track width of 100 nm and a high frequency response of 2 GHz
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