摘要:
A plasmon-generator of the invention is configured to include a first configuration member including a near-field light generating end surface; and a second configuration member joined and integrated with the first configuration member and not including the near-field light generating end surface. The first configuration member is configured to contain Au as a primary component and to contain any one or more elements selected from a group of Co, Fe, Sb, Nb, Zr, Ti, Hf, and Ta, and is configured so that a content percentage X1 of the contained element is within a range between 0.2 at % or more and 2.0 at % or less. Thereby, thermostability, optical characteristic, and the process stability are satisfied. Also, heat dissipation and heat generation suppression effect are extremely superior.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: providing a bar and a plurality of light source units, the bar including a plurality of thermally-assisted magnetic recording head sections arranged in a first direction, and each of the light source units including a substrate and a light source; and bonding a second surface of the substrate to the bar with an adhesive layer in between, where the plurality of light source units are so aligned to the respective thermally-assisted magnetic recording head sections on the bar, as to allow a first surface of the substrate, which supports the light source, to be parallel to the first direction, the bonding allowing the substrates of the light source units to be irradiated with a first laser beam and allowing the bar to be irradiated with a second laser beam, to thereby allow the adhesive layer to be melted.
摘要:
The thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: a magnetic pole; a waveguide allowing a transverse-electric (TE) wave oscillating in a cross-track direction to propagate toward an air bearing surface; and a plasmon generator having a tip portion near the air bearing surface, the tip portion being provided to overlap, in a down-track direction, with both the magnetic pole and the waveguide, and having a quadrangular cross-section substantially parallel to the air bearing surface.
摘要:
The thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: a magnetic pole; a waveguide propagating light in a first direction, the first direction intersecting with an air bearing surface; a plasmon generator having a base and a projection, the base having a surface, and the projection having a top, standing partially on the surface of the base and extending in the first direction. The plasmon generator has a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion and the second portion are provided in this order from the air bearing surface in a direction away from the air bearing surface. Herein, the top of the projection and the surface of the base in the first portion define a first step, and the top of the projection and the surface of the base in the second portion define a second step. The first step is larger than the second step.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: providing a light source unit including a laser diode; providing a slider having a thermally-assisted magnetic recording head section thereon, the thermally-assisted magnetic recording head section including a magnetic pole, an optical waveguide, and a plasmon generator, the magnetic pole and the optical waveguide both extending toward an air bearing surface, the plasmon generator being located between the magnetic pole and the optical waveguide; driving the laser diode to allow a light beam to be emitted therefrom, the light beam including both a TE polarization component and a TM polarization component; performing an alignment between the light source unit and the thermally-assisted magnetic recording head section, based on a light intensity distribution of the TE polarization component in the light beam which has been emitted from the laser diode and then passed through the optical waveguide; and bonding the light source unit to the slider after the alignment is completed.
摘要:
A method of the invention for performing burn-in test includes assembling, on a fixture stand, a plurality of light source elements and a plurality of light detectors for monitoring a light output from a corresponding one of the plurality of light source elements; and electrifying the plurality of light source elements in a state where at least the plurality of light source elements and the plurality of light detectors are immersed in an insulation liquid. Thereby, it is realized to hold a stable temperature in a short period of time, to maintain a temperature that does not deviate from normal load conditions, and to perform a sorting test between defect parts and good part for light source unit chips without causing damage to the elements.
摘要:
A thermal assisted magnetic recording head includes a dielectric waveguide that is configured to propagate propagation light a metal waveguide that is provided facing the dielectric waveguide and that couples to the propagation light propagating through the dielectric waveguide in a surface plasmon mode, thereby generating and propagating surface plasmon, a near-field light generator that is exposed on an air bearing surface facing a magnetic recording medium either at an end part of the metal waveguide or at a position facing the end part of the metal waveguide, and that generates near-field light from the surface plasmon, a magnetic pole for magnetic recording that is exposed on the air bearing surface, and a temperature sensor that is arranged inside the dielectric waveguide.
摘要:
A method of the invention for performing burn-in test includes assembling, on a fixture stand, a plurality of light source elements and a plurality of light detectors for monitoring a light output from a corresponding one of the plurality of light source elements; and electrifying the plurality of light source elements in a state where at least the plurality of light source elements and the plurality of light detectors are immersed in an insulation liquid. Thereby, it is realized to hold a stable temperature in a short period of time, to maintain a temperature that does not deviate from normal load conditions, and to perform a sorting test between defect parts and good part for light source unit chips without causing damage to the elements.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: providing bar including, arranged in a first direction, a plurality of thermally-assisted magnetic recording head sections each including a waveguide, and a plurality of light source units each including a substrate with a light source mounted on a first surface of the substrate; bonding a second surface of the substrate to the bar with a bonding layer while allowing a light emitting position of the light source to be in opposition to the waveguide and allowing the first surface to be parallel to the first direction; and separating the bar for each of the thermally-assisted magnetic recording head sections. The substrate is bonded to the bar by radiating each laser beam from a dead angle direction where the first surface on which the light source units are provided is hidden from view.
摘要:
The thermally-assisted magnetic recording head includes: a laser light source having an emission surface, the emission surface allowing laser light to be emitted therefrom; a waveguide having a core and a cladding, the core allowing the laser light emitted from the laser light source to propagate therethrough, and the cladding surrounding the core; a magnetic pole; and a plasmon generator. Each of the core and the cladding has an end surface facing the emission surface, and the end surface of the cladding suppresses returning of the laser light to the laser light source.