Quantitative analysis of written bit transitions in 5 Gbit/in2 media by magnetic force microscopy

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

Volumn 175, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 115-124

  Phillips, G N ^a   Suzuki, T ^a  

^a TOYOTA TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE   (Japan)

Author keywords

Bit transition width; Magnetic force microscopy; Magnetic recording media longitudinal

Indexed keywords

COBALT ALLOYS; MAGNETIC RECORDING; MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION;

BIT TRANSITION WIDTH; MAGNETIC FORCE MICROSCOPY;

MAGNETIC STORAGE;

EID: 0031276646     PISSN: 03048853     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-8853(97)00226-6     Document Type: Article

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