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Papers by Bogdan Valcu

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of Nonlinear Reader Distortion in Magnetic Recording

2023 IEEE International Magnetic Conference - Short Papers (INTERMAG Short Papers)

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of Nonlinear Reader Distortion in Magnetic Recording

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics

Research paper thumbnail of Reduced Spacing Recording Apparatus

Research paper thumbnail of Studies in perpendicular magnetic recording

This dissertation uses both micromagnetic simulation and analytical methods to analyze several as... more This dissertation uses both micromagnetic simulation and analytical methods to analyze several aspects of a perpendicular recording system. To increase the head field amplitude, the recording layer is grown on top of a soft magnetic layer (keeper). There is concern about the ability of the keeper to conduct the magnetic flux from the head at high data rates. We compute

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of oxide on the structural and magnetic properties of CoPt alloy

Journal of Applied Physics, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Pulse shape, resolution, and signal-to-noise ratio in perpendicular recording

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2002

The paper theoretically examines playback characteristics of a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head ... more The paper theoretically examines playback characteristics of a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head for perpendicular recorded magnetization transitions with a soft underlayer. The magnetic scalar potential, calculated numerically by the finite-element method, is fitted to a simple formula involving geometry-dependent parameters. The reciprocity principle leads to the shape of the single pulse signal. For high permeability of the underlayer the pulse has an error function-type dependence on distance. Within this approximation, the paper derives simple formulas for the pulsewidth 50 , 50 , and transition-noise-limited signal-to-noise ratio.

Research paper thumbnail of Soft Underlayer Magnetization Dynamics

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2004

A micromagnetic model for the writing process in perpendicular magnetic recording is developed to... more A micromagnetic model for the writing process in perpendicular magnetic recording is developed to study the effect of the soft underlayer on the dynamic reversal of the recording layer. The upper part of the soft material is discretized micromagnetically, each spin following LLG dynamics; the remaining part has infinite permeability. The validity of the model is tested in the static case. Dynamically, high-frequency spin motion is observed in the soft layer. Nevertheless, the field inside the data layer follows the time dependence of the input waveform.

Research paper thumbnail of Fingerprinting Inhomogeneities in Recording Media Using the First-Order Reversal Curve Method

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Micromagnetics of Hard Axis Loops for Composite Media

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 3-D analysis of the playback signal in perpendicular recording for an off-centered GMR element

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2002

The playback signal characteristics in perpendicular recording is analyzed using three-dimensiona... more The playback signal characteristics in perpendicular recording is analyzed using three-dimensional geometry. Analytical expressions are deduced for both the width of the pulse and the asymptotic value taken by the signal when the sensor is far away from the transition.

Research paper thumbnail of Playback signal in perpendicular recording for an off-centered GMR element

IEEE International Digest of Technical Papers on Magnetics Conference

ABSTRACT Summary form only given. The general form for the single pulse in perpendicular recordin... more ABSTRACT Summary form only given. The general form for the single pulse in perpendicular recording is well understood. Here we give a quantitative analysis of the signal dependence on specific parameters. Neglecting edge effects, a 2D geometry is assumed. Due to the asymmetry in the construction of the head, the sensor is off-centered, with one gap (shield-to-element) distance g1=gδ typically double the other gap distance g2=g - δ. By reciprocity, the signal is the convolution of the magnetic charge distribution at the two surfaces of the perpendicular medium and the potential along these surfaces. Using finite element software, the potential at the ABS surface of the head is characterized for a range of SUL permeabilities and head geometries. The total flux through the sensor is the inverse Fourier transform of the product of the surface potential, a spacing factor and the magnetization transition derivative transform (we assumed a 'tanh' transition).

Research paper thumbnail of Recording Media With Reduced Magnetic Head Keeper Spacing, Head Media Spacing, or Head to Soft Underlayer Spacing

Research paper thumbnail of Systems and methods for providing heat assisted magnetic recording media configured to couple energy from a near field transducer

Research paper thumbnail of Magnetic Recording Media with Reliable Writability and Erasure

Research paper thumbnail of Composite soft underlayer including negative anisotropy material

Research paper thumbnail of Composite Perpendicular Media With Graded Anisotropy Layers and Exchange Break Layers

Research paper thumbnail of Recording media with multiple bi-layers of heatsink layer and amorphous layer for energy assisted magnetic recording system and methods for fabricating the same

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Composite Designs on Writability and Thermal Stability of Perpendicular Recording Media

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics

The function of two types of magnetic inhomogeneity employed in perpendicular magnetic recording ... more The function of two types of magnetic inhomogeneity employed in perpendicular magnetic recording media designs are analyzed. Continuous granular composite (CGC) media have variable lateral exchange coupling (Hex) through the thickness of the magnetic layers, which can reduce coercivity (Hc) and narrow switching field distribution (SFD). Exchange coupled composite (ECC) media have variable crystalline anisotropy field (Hk) and interlayer exchange coupling (J) through the film thickness, which also reduces Hc. Interactions between the Hk, Hex, and J values of combined ECC+CGC media are presented. The optimum anisotropy profile for conventional ECC media is found to be different than previously modeled. A CGC layer included in the ECC media architecture is shown to change the optimal anisotropy profile and interlayer coupling values.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship Between Equalized SNR and Jitter—Theory and Application to PMR and HAMR

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal Layers Effect on Recording Performance in HAMR

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of Nonlinear Reader Distortion in Magnetic Recording

2023 IEEE International Magnetic Conference - Short Papers (INTERMAG Short Papers)

Research paper thumbnail of Identification of Nonlinear Reader Distortion in Magnetic Recording

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics

Research paper thumbnail of Reduced Spacing Recording Apparatus

Research paper thumbnail of Studies in perpendicular magnetic recording

This dissertation uses both micromagnetic simulation and analytical methods to analyze several as... more This dissertation uses both micromagnetic simulation and analytical methods to analyze several aspects of a perpendicular recording system. To increase the head field amplitude, the recording layer is grown on top of a soft magnetic layer (keeper). There is concern about the ability of the keeper to conduct the magnetic flux from the head at high data rates. We compute

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of oxide on the structural and magnetic properties of CoPt alloy

Journal of Applied Physics, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Pulse shape, resolution, and signal-to-noise ratio in perpendicular recording

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2002

The paper theoretically examines playback characteristics of a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head ... more The paper theoretically examines playback characteristics of a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head for perpendicular recorded magnetization transitions with a soft underlayer. The magnetic scalar potential, calculated numerically by the finite-element method, is fitted to a simple formula involving geometry-dependent parameters. The reciprocity principle leads to the shape of the single pulse signal. For high permeability of the underlayer the pulse has an error function-type dependence on distance. Within this approximation, the paper derives simple formulas for the pulsewidth 50 , 50 , and transition-noise-limited signal-to-noise ratio.

Research paper thumbnail of Soft Underlayer Magnetization Dynamics

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2004

A micromagnetic model for the writing process in perpendicular magnetic recording is developed to... more A micromagnetic model for the writing process in perpendicular magnetic recording is developed to study the effect of the soft underlayer on the dynamic reversal of the recording layer. The upper part of the soft material is discretized micromagnetically, each spin following LLG dynamics; the remaining part has infinite permeability. The validity of the model is tested in the static case. Dynamically, high-frequency spin motion is observed in the soft layer. Nevertheless, the field inside the data layer follows the time dependence of the input waveform.

Research paper thumbnail of Fingerprinting Inhomogeneities in Recording Media Using the First-Order Reversal Curve Method

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Micromagnetics of Hard Axis Loops for Composite Media

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 3-D analysis of the playback signal in perpendicular recording for an off-centered GMR element

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2002

The playback signal characteristics in perpendicular recording is analyzed using three-dimensiona... more The playback signal characteristics in perpendicular recording is analyzed using three-dimensional geometry. Analytical expressions are deduced for both the width of the pulse and the asymptotic value taken by the signal when the sensor is far away from the transition.

Research paper thumbnail of Playback signal in perpendicular recording for an off-centered GMR element

IEEE International Digest of Technical Papers on Magnetics Conference

ABSTRACT Summary form only given. The general form for the single pulse in perpendicular recordin... more ABSTRACT Summary form only given. The general form for the single pulse in perpendicular recording is well understood. Here we give a quantitative analysis of the signal dependence on specific parameters. Neglecting edge effects, a 2D geometry is assumed. Due to the asymmetry in the construction of the head, the sensor is off-centered, with one gap (shield-to-element) distance g1=gδ typically double the other gap distance g2=g - δ. By reciprocity, the signal is the convolution of the magnetic charge distribution at the two surfaces of the perpendicular medium and the potential along these surfaces. Using finite element software, the potential at the ABS surface of the head is characterized for a range of SUL permeabilities and head geometries. The total flux through the sensor is the inverse Fourier transform of the product of the surface potential, a spacing factor and the magnetization transition derivative transform (we assumed a 'tanh' transition).

Research paper thumbnail of Recording Media With Reduced Magnetic Head Keeper Spacing, Head Media Spacing, or Head to Soft Underlayer Spacing

Research paper thumbnail of Systems and methods for providing heat assisted magnetic recording media configured to couple energy from a near field transducer

Research paper thumbnail of Magnetic Recording Media with Reliable Writability and Erasure

Research paper thumbnail of Composite soft underlayer including negative anisotropy material

Research paper thumbnail of Composite Perpendicular Media With Graded Anisotropy Layers and Exchange Break Layers

Research paper thumbnail of Recording media with multiple bi-layers of heatsink layer and amorphous layer for energy assisted magnetic recording system and methods for fabricating the same

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Composite Designs on Writability and Thermal Stability of Perpendicular Recording Media

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics

The function of two types of magnetic inhomogeneity employed in perpendicular magnetic recording ... more The function of two types of magnetic inhomogeneity employed in perpendicular magnetic recording media designs are analyzed. Continuous granular composite (CGC) media have variable lateral exchange coupling (Hex) through the thickness of the magnetic layers, which can reduce coercivity (Hc) and narrow switching field distribution (SFD). Exchange coupled composite (ECC) media have variable crystalline anisotropy field (Hk) and interlayer exchange coupling (J) through the film thickness, which also reduces Hc. Interactions between the Hk, Hex, and J values of combined ECC+CGC media are presented. The optimum anisotropy profile for conventional ECC media is found to be different than previously modeled. A CGC layer included in the ECC media architecture is shown to change the optimal anisotropy profile and interlayer coupling values.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship Between Equalized SNR and Jitter—Theory and Application to PMR and HAMR

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal Layers Effect on Recording Performance in HAMR

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2014