Dutson, J D, O'Grady, K orcid.org/0000-0002-4837-3709, Lu, B et al. (2 more authors) (2003) Determination of activation volumes of reversal in perpendicular media. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. pp. 2344-2346. ISSN 1941-0069
Abstract
We discuss a method for the determination of activation volumes of reversal in perpendicular media. This method does not require correction for the self-demagnetizing field normally associated with these media. This is achieved by performing time dependence measurements at a constant level of magnetization. From the difference in time taken for the magnetization to decay to a fixed value at two fields-separated by a small increment DeltaH, the activation volume can be determined. We report data for both CoCrPt alloy films and a multilayer film, typical of those materials under consideration for use as perpendicular media. We find activation volumes that are consistent with the hysteresis curves of the materials. The activation volume scales qualitatively with the exchange coupling. The alloy films have significantly lower activation volumes, implying that they would be capable of supporting a higher data density.
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Keywords: | activation volume,fluctuation field,magnetic characterization,perpendicular recording media,THIN-FILM MEDIA,RECORDING MEDIA,TIME,SYSTEMS |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Physics (York) |
Depositing User: | Sherpa Assistant |
Date Deposited: | 16 Sep 2005 |
Last Modified: | 21 Jan 2025 17:13 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1109/TMAG.2003.816292 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1109/TMAG.2003.816292 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:649 |