FePt-Based HAMR Media With a Function Layer for Better Thermal Control

A function layer with temperature-dependent electrical/thermal conductivity has been integrated into the FePt-based heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) media layout. The Cu
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O function layer enables a better thermal control of the HAMR media to use a moderate laser power to heat up the recording media with minimized side effects regarding to the achievable thermal gradient and thermal spot size. The inserted Cu
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O layer also solved the surface morphology issue for the HAMR media design using the Cu-based heat sink layer (decomposed from the copper nitride). The developed Cu
₂
O function layer could be applied for a real HAMR application.