The tribology of linear tape/head interfaces and its impact on signal performance

Tribology International

Volumn 36, Issue 4-6, 2003, Pages 261-267

  Sullivan, J L ^a   Wild, M A ^a   Hempstock, M S ^a  

^a ASTON UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Pole tip recession; Strain; Tape head wear

Indexed keywords

DATA TRANSFER; DISKS (MACHINE COMPONENTS); MAGNETIC HEADS; MAGNETIC STORAGE; MAGNETIC TAPE; SIGNAL PROCESSING;

DATA DENSITY;

TRIBOLOGY;

EID: 0037375665     PISSN: 0301679X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0301-679X(02)00196-2     Document Type: Conference Paper

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