Write head and method for recording information on a data storage medium
First Claim
1. A recording head for use in conjunction with a magnetic storage medium, comprising:
- a waveguide for providing a path for transmitting radiant energy;
a near-field coupling structure positioned in the waveguide and including a plurality of arms, each having a planar section and a bent section, wherein the planar sections are substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic storage medium, and the bent sections extend toward the magnetic storage medium and are separated to form a gap adjacent to an air bearing surface; and
means for applying a magnetic write field to sections of the magnetic recording medium heated by the radiant energy.
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Abstract
A recording head for use in conjunction with a magnetic storage medium, comprises a waveguide for providing a path for transmitting radiant energy, a near-field coupling structure positioned in the waveguide and including a plurality of arms, each having a planar section and a bent section, wherein the planar sections are substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic storage medium, and the bent sections extend toward the magnetic storage medium and are separated to form a gap adjacent to an air bearing surface, and applying a magnetic write field to sections of the magnetic recording medium heated by the radiant energy. A disc drive including the recording head and a method of recording data using the recording head are also provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A recording head for use in conjunction with a magnetic storage medium, comprising:
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a waveguide for providing a path for transmitting radiant energy;
a near-field coupling structure positioned in the waveguide and including a plurality of arms, each having a planar section and a bent section, wherein the planar sections are substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic storage medium, and the bent sections extend toward the magnetic storage medium and are separated to form a gap adjacent to an air bearing surface; and
means for applying a magnetic write field to sections of the magnetic recording medium heated by the radiant energy. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
a semi-reflective layer positioned in the path to form a resonant optical cavity with a surface of the magnetic storage medium.
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3. The recording head of claim 2, wherein the semi-reflective layer is positioned from the magnetic storage medium by a distance substantially equal to an integer times a half wavelength of the radiant energy.
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4. The recording head of claim 1, wherein the means for applying a magnetic write field to the magnetic recording medium comprises:
a magnetic yoke having a write pole, a return pole, and a coil for producing magnetic flux in the yoke, wherein the near-field coupling structure is position adjacent to the write pole.
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5. The recording head of claim 4, wherein the waveguide comprises a transparent layer mounted adjacent to the write pole.
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6. The recording head of claim 4, wherein the write pole is located down track from the near-field coupling structure.
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7. The recording head of claim 1, wherein the plurality of arms comprises four arms and wherein the bent sections of the arms form a square opening adjacent to the air bearing surface.
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8. The recording head of claim 1, wherein the length of the near-field coupling structure is substantially equal to an integer multiple of half or full wavelengths of the radiant in the waveguide.
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9. A magnetic disc drive storage system, comprising:
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a housing;
means for supporting a magnetic storage medium positioned in the housing; and
means for positioning a recording head adjacent to the rotatable magnetic storage medium, the recording head including;
a waveguide for providing a path for transmitting radiant energy;
a near-field coupling structure positioned in the waveguide and including a plurality of arms, each having a planar section and a bent section, wherein the planar sections are substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic storage medium, and the bent sections extend toward the magnetic storage medium and are separated to form a gap adjacent to an air bearing surface; and
means for applying a magnetic write field to sections of the magnetic recording medium heated by the radiant energy. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
a semi-reflective layer positioned in the path to form a resonant cavity with a surface of the magnetic storage medium.
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11. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 10, wherein the semi-reflective layer positioned from the magnetic storage medium by a distance substantially equal to an integer times a half wavelength of the radiant energy.
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12. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 9, wherein the means for applying a magnetic write field to the magnetic recording medium comprises:
a magnetic yoke having a write pole, a return pole, and a coil for producing magnetic flux in the yoke, wherein the near-field coupling structure is position adjacent to the write pole.
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13. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 12, wherein the waveguide comprises a transparent layer mounted adjacent to the write pole.
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14. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 12, wherein the write pole is located down track from the near-field coupling structure.
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15. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 9, wherein the plurality of arms comprises four arms and wherein the bent sections of the arms form a square opening adjacent to the air bearing surface.
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16. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 9, wherein the means for applying a magnetic field comprises:
a perpendicular write head.
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17. The magnetic disc drive storage system of claim 9, wherein the length of the near-field coupling structure is substantially equal to an integer multiple of half or full wavelengths of the radiant energy in the waveguide.
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18. A method of recording data on a magnetic storage medium, comprising:
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heating a section of the data storage medium by applying radiant energy to a waveguide including a transparent layer, a semi-reflective layer, and a near-field coupling structure at a frequency such that radiant energy resonates between the semi-reflective layer and a surface of the data storage medium; and
applying a magnetic write field to the section of data storage medium heated by the radiant energy. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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