Articles tagged with Magnetic Recording
Physicists at the University of Utah have developed a new, streamlined system for generating orbital angular momentum in electrons, allowing for cheaper and more abundant materials. The innovation uses natural symmetry and vibrations of atoms to control electron momentum.
Researchers developed a high-entropy oxide tunnel barrier for MTJs, demonstrating stronger perpendicular magnetization and lower electrical resistance. This breakthrough may lead to smaller, faster, and more efficient hard disk drives and magnetoresistive random access memory devices.
Researchers at NIMS developed a new theory explaining the oscillation of tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) with changes in insulating barrier thickness. The theory resolves a long-standing mystery, providing insights into achieving even higher TMR ratios for enhanced magnetic memory and sensor applications.
Researchers developed a novel structure to enhance spin-torque heat-assisted magnetic recording, achieving 35% improvement in HDD recording efficiency. The technology has potential for reduced energy consumption and enhanced durability, paving the way for next-generation storage technologies.
Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-principle for three-dimensional magnetic recording, enabling areal densities exceeding 10 Tbit/in². By stacking recording layers in three dimensions, the storage capacity of hard disk drives can be increased, leading to more efficient and cost-effective data storage solutions.
Researchers at NIMS developed MTJ device with world's highest TMR performance through precision interfacial control, increasing sensitivity of magnetic sensors and MRAM capacity.
A joint study by TAU and Hebrew University accurately dated 21 destruction layers at 17 archaeological sites in Israel, using geomagnetic field reconstruction. The new data verify Biblical accounts of Egyptian, Aramean, Assyrian, and Babylonian military campaigns against the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
Scientists have developed a new method of recording data using light on silicon waveguides, enabling non-volatile and high-performance magneto-optical memories. This breakthrough could lead to all-optical alternatives in telecommunications infrastructure and applications in optical computing.
Researchers discovered a new method to control spin-lattice interaction with ultrashort terahertz pulses, potentially revolutionizing ultrafast data processing and storage. This breakthrough could address the growing energy demands of data storage centers.
A team of researchers from the University of Exeter has made a breakthrough in developing all-optical switching of magnetization using transition metals. The new technology enables energy-efficient nanoscale magnetic storage devices with unprecedented tunability and scalability.
A group of researchers in India has developed an iron-platinum alloy that can overcome the thermal stability issues limiting its use as a material for future hard disk drives. By tweaking the L10 phase, they achieved a significant enhancement of the transformation rate and reduced the ordering temperature below 300 degrees C.
A team of researchers has investigated heat transport in a model system comprising nanometre-thin metallic and magnetic layers. The results showed that the heat is distributed much slower than expected, taking hundreds of times longer to reach thermal equilibrium.
A new spintronics-based system has been developed, offering improved performance over conventional heat-assisted magnetic recording materials. The DyCo5 nanostructures demonstrate a lower writing temperature and higher stability of magnetic bits, enabling faster and more energy-efficient data storage.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina developed a method to identify deteriorated magnetic tapes using infrared spectroscopy. The technique can distinguish between intact and degraded tapes, which have similar appearances but different chemical compositions.
Electrical engineers have discovered a way to use high-frequency sound waves to enhance magnetic storage, offering a new approach to improve data storage. The technology uses ultrasound to create elasticity in magnetic materials, allowing for reliable data storage without concerns around heating.
A team of international scientists has developed a new way of magnetic recording that uses only heat to process information hundreds of times faster than current hard drive technology. This breakthrough could make future magnetic recording devices significantly faster and more energy-efficient.
Researchers found that the ultimate speed of magnetic switching is at least 1,000 times slower than previously expected. The experiment's results have significant implications for future hard disk computer drive technologies.
Jack Wolf, a UCSD professor, has won the IEEE Award for his groundbreaking research on digital information storage and signal processing. His team's work has been incorporated into various communication and storage systems, including satellites, hard disk drives, and cellular phones.
Researchers have applied the First Order Reversal Curve (FORC) method to study million-year-old rocks, thousand-year-old lake sediments, modern hard drives and novel nanomaterials. This technique provides insights into magnetic interactions between grains and could lead to improved storage devices.
A comprehensive study by Ohio State University researchers found that the cutting process in factories significantly impacts magnetic tape data density. The quality of the tape edge becomes crucial as tapes with more tracks need to carry more data and wind less. The study developed techniques for measuring the forces that affect tape c...