Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a storage device comprising soft bias structures having high coercivity and high anisotropy, and a method of forming thereof. The soft bias structures may be formed by moving a wafer in a first direction under a plume of NiFe to deposit a first NiFe layer at a first angle, moving the wafer in a second direction anti-parallel to the first direction to deposit a second NiFe layer at a second angle on the first NiFe layer, and repeating one or more times. The soft bias structures may be formed by rotating a wafer to a first position, depositing a first NiFe layer at a first angle, rotating the wafer to a second position, depositing a second NiFe layer at a second angle on the first NiFe layer, and repeating one or more times. The first and second NiFe layers have different grain structures.

Abstract: A composite magnetic body according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first metal magnetic particle covered with a first resin portion made of a first resin material and a second metal magnetic particle having a smaller particle size than the first metal magnetic particle, where the second metal magnetic particle is bound to the first metal magnetic particle via a second resin portion made of a second resin material and the second resin material has a larger molecular weight than the first resin material.

Abstract: A tape-like magnetic recording medium includes a reinforced substrate, and a recording layer arranged on the reinforced substrate, and the reinforced substrate includes a substrate that has a first face and a second face opposed to each other, and has an average thickness of 4 ?m or smaller, and a metal layer that contains cobalt, arranged on the first face, the reinforced substrate by itself causing thereon a depth of indentation of 0.25 ?m or shallower, when a 0.7-mm-diameter hard sphere is impressed against the second face under 5.0 gf load for 10 seconds.

Abstract: Disclosed are functional materials for use in additive manufacturing (AM). The functional material can comprise an elastomeric composition (e.g., a silicone composite) for use in, for example, direct ink writing. The elastomeric composition can include and elastomeric resin, and a magnetic nanorod filler dispersed within the elastomeric resin. Nanorod characteristics (e.g., length, diameter, aspect ratio) can be selected to create 3D-printed constructs with desired mechanical properties along different axes. Furthermore, since nickel nanorods are ferromagnetic, the spatial distribution and orientation of nanorods within the continuous phase can be controlled with an external magnetic field. This level of control over the nanostructure of the material system offers another degree of freedom in the design of functional parts and components with anisotropic properties. Magnetic fields can be used to remotely sense compression of the constructs, or alternatively, control the stiffness of these materials.

Abstract: A magnetic detector includes a full-bridge circuit including magnetoresistive sensors on the same substrate. The magnetoresistive sensors include two magnetoresistive films and have different relationships between the fixed magnetization direction and the bias application direction. The fixed magnetization direction and the bias application direction are determined with three or more exchange coupling films including antiferromagnetic layers with different blocking temperatures. Thus, the magnetic detector has high resistance to a strong magnetic field, is easy to produce, and has a high degree of flexibility in production.

Abstract: Inside a main chamber there are provided: first partition walls partitioning a deposition chamber having a deposition unit; and second partition walls disposed in continuation to the first partition walls so as to cover outer cylinder parts of a can-roller while leaving a first gap that curves at a curvature coinciding with an outer peripheral surface of the can-roller. The deposition chamber and an adjacent chamber are in communication with each other with the first gap such that a conductance between the deposition chamber and the adjacent chamber is determined by the second partition walls. At least one of the second partition walls is arranged to be rotatable, with a rotary shaft of the can-roller, between a shielding position which shields such a part of the can-roller as is lying opposite to the deposition unit, and a withdrawn position which is circumferentially away from the deposition unit.

Abstract: The magnetic recording medium includes: a non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer including ferromagnetic powder, in which a difference (S0.5?S13.5) between a spacing S0.5 measured on a surface of the magnetic layer by optical interferometry after n-hexane cleaning under a pressure of 0.5 atm and a spacing S13.5 measured on the surface of the magnetic layer by optical interferometry after n-hexane cleaning under a pressure of 13.5 atm is 9.0 nm or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rare earth thin film magnet having Nd, Fe, and B as essential components, wherein the rare earth thin film magnet has a texture in which an ?-Fe phase and a Nd2Fe14B phase are alternately arranged three-dimensionally, and each phase has an average crystal grain size of 10 to 30 nm. An object of this invention is to provide a rare earth thin film magnet having superior mass productivity and reproducibility and favorable magnetic properties, as well as to provide the production method thereof and a target for producing the thin film.

Abstract: Methods for processing a metal substrate for use in a power electronics device are provided. In one example, the method includes placing a metal substrate on a support associated with a laser system. The method includes performing a pulsed laser treatment process on at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. The pulsed laser treatment process exposes the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate to a plurality of laser pulses to modify a surface roughness of the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate. After performing the pulsed laser treatment process, the method includes creating a metallized interface for coupling an electrical component to the metal substrate at the at least a portion of the surface of the metal substrate.

Abstract: A heat-radiating substrate with a high insulation-withstand voltage and an excellent heat-radiating property is provided. The heat-radiating substrate includes: a metal base material; a metal thin layer formed over the metal base material and having a hardness higher than a hardness of the metal base material; and a ceramic layer over the metal thin layer. Alternatively, the heat-radiating substrate includes, instead of the metal thin layer, a hardened layer serving as a surface layer of the metal base material and having a hardness higher than the hardness of the metal base material. The metal thin layer and the hardened layer are able to enhance compressive stress or prevent release of the compressive stress generated in the ceramic layer by a mechanical impact applied to the ceramic layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of optical effect layers (OEL) comprising magnetically oriented non-spherical oblate magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles on a substrate, spinneable magnetic assemblies and processes for producing said optical effect layers (OEL). In particular, the present invention relates to spinneable magnetic assemblies and processes for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, an underlayer, and a magnetic layer that are arranged in this order. The magnetic layer has a granular structure including magnetic grains having a L10 crystal structure, and grain boundary parts having a volume fraction in a range of 25 volume % to 50 volume %. The magnetic grains have a c-axis orientation with respect to the substrate. The grain boundary parts include a material having a lattice constant in a range of 0.30 nm to 0.36 nm, or in a range of 0.60 nm to 0.72 nm.

Abstract: A coil component may include a body having a support member including a through hole, a coil disposed on at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the support member, and a magnetic material encapsulating the coil and the support member, and filling the through hole. The coil includes a coil pattern. The coil component further includes an external electrode connected to the coil. At least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the support member includes a groove, having a shape corresponding to a shape of the coil pattern, and at least a portion of the coil pattern is embedded in the groove.

Abstract: A magnetic sheet includes a first region and a second region disposed adjacent to each other on a same surface, wherein the first region includes first crack lines formed in a first direction, and the second region includes second crack lines formed in a second direction.

Abstract: A carbon-coated vanadium dioxide particle includes a vanadium dioxide particle; and a coating layer containing amorphous carbon on a surface of the vanadium dioxide particle, the amorphous carbon being derived from carbon contained in an oxazine resin, and having a peak intensity ratio of a G band to a band of 1.5 or greater as determined from a Raman spectrum. The coating layer has an average thickness of 50 nm or less. The coating layer has a coefficient of variation (CV value) of thickness of 7% or less.

Abstract: Provided is a polishing composition that is produced at low cost and can impart high-grade mirror finishing to ceramic. The polishing composition includes abrasives, has a pH of 6.0 or more to 9.0 or less, and is used for polishing ceramic.

Abstract: An array of magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) spin torque oscillators (STOs) is described. Each STO is comprised of a uniform, chemically synthesized, spherical nanoparticle which couples to current flowing along a surface. The particles are organized into an array by a self-assembly technique with uniform spacing and close proximity to allow strong electrical and magnetic coupling between particles. The coupling of the nanoparticles to the surface current drives the oscillations by spin-torque, and for phase locking and data input. The uniform, spherical shape of the particles allows the oscillations to be achieved at low currents and with low power dissipation. The MNP-STOs may be used as a basis for massively parallel computing, microwave oscillators, or other applications.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium has a recording surface having an average surface roughness SRa of 3.0 nm or less, the number of projections having a height of 7.5 nm or more included in a unit region (where the unit region is a square region with each side having a length of 30 ?m) of the recording surface is 256 or more, and the number of projections having a height of 15 nm or more included in the unit region of the recording surface is 0 or more and 104 or less.

Abstract: A method for forming a stabilized bed of magneto-caloric material is provided. The method includes aligning magneto-caloric particles within the casing while a magnetic field is applied to the magneto-caloric particles and then fixing positions of the magneto-caloric particles within the casing. A related stabilized bed of magneto-caloric material is also provided.

Abstract: A magnetic tape includes: a non-magnetic support; a magnetic layer on one surface side of the non-magnetic support; and a back coating layer on the other surface side. The center line average surface roughness Ra measured regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is 1.0 nm to 1.8 nm. The magnetic layer includes ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder and non-magnetic powder. The tilt cos ? of the ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder with respect to a surface of the magnetic layer acquired by cross section observation performed using a scanning transmission electron microscope is 0.85 to 1.00. Further, the logarithmic decrement acquired by a pendulum viscoelasticity test performed regarding the surface of the back coating layer is less than or equal to 0.060.

Abstract: A magnetic tape is provided in which the total thickness of the non-magnetic layer and the magnetic layer is equal to or smaller than 0.60 ?m. The magnetic layer includes ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder and an abrasive. The percentage of a plan view maximum area of the abrasive confirmed in a region having a size of 4.3 ?m×6.3 ?m of the surface of the magnetic layer by plane observation using a scanning electron microscope, with respect to the total area of the region, is equal to or greater than 0.02% and less than 0.06%. Further, the tilt cos ? of the ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder with respect to a surface of the magnetic layer acquired by cross section observation performed by using a scanning transmission electron microscope is 0.85 to 1.00.

Abstract: A magnetic tape includes a non-magnetic support; a non-magnetic layer including non-magnetic powder and a binder on the non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer including ferromagnetic powder and a binder on the non-magnetic layer. The total thickness of the non-magnetic layer and the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.60 ?m. The magnetic layer includes a timing-based servo pattern, and the logarithmic decrement acquired by a pendulum viscoelasticity test performed regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.050.

Abstract: A magnetic tape is provided in which the center line average surface roughness Ra measured regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 1.8 nm, and the logarithmic decrement acquired by a pendulum viscoelasticity test performed regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.050. A back coating layer includes one or more components selected from a fatty acid and a fatty acid amide. In addition, the C—H derived C concentration calculated from the C—H peak area ratio of C1s spectra obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic analysis performed regarding the surface of the back coating layer at a photoelectron take-off angle of 10 degrees is greater than or equal to 35 atom %.

Abstract: A magnetic tape includes a non-magnetic support; a non-magnetic layer including non-magnetic powder and a binder on the non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer including ferromagnetic powder and a binder on the non-magnetic layer. The total thickness of the non-magnetic layer and the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.60 ?m. The magnetic layer includes a timing-based servo pattern, the ferromagnetic powder is ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder, and the magnetic layer includes an abrasive. In addition, the tilt cos ? of the ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder with respect to the surface of the magnetic layer acquired by cross section observation performed using a scanning transmission electron microscope is 0.85 to 1.00.

Abstract: A magnetic tape includes a non-magnetic support; and a magnetic layer including ferromagnetic powder and a binder on the non-magnetic support. The total thickness of the magnetic tape is less than or equal to 5.30 ?m. The magnetic layer includes a timing-based servo pattern. The center line average surface roughness Ra measured regarding the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 1.8 nm. The ferromagnetic powder is ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder, and the magnetic layer includes an abrasive. Further, the tilt cos ? of the ferromagnetic hexagonal ferrite powder with respect to the surface of the magnetic layer acquired by cross section observation performed using a scanning transmission electron microscope is 0.85 to 1.00.

Abstract: The magnetic tape includes a nonmagnetic layer containing nonmagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, and a magnetic layer containing ferromagnetic powder, abrasive, and binder on the nonmagnetic layer, wherein a thickness of the nonmagnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.50 ?m, a coefficient of friction as measured on a base portion of a surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.35, and ?SFD in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape as calculated with Equation 1, ?SFD=SFD25° C.?SFD?190° C., is greater than or equal to 0.50, wherein, in Equation 1, SFD25° C. denotes a SFD as measured in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape in an environment with a temperature of 25° C., and SFD?190° C. denotes a SFD as measured in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape in an environment with a temperature of ?190° C.

Abstract: Provided herein is a magnetic write head including a near field transducer and a magnetic recording media including a media lubricant. The media lubricant includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of the media lubricant is evaporated in response to heat emitted from the near field transducer. The second portion of the media lubricant that is evaporated removes a contaminant over the near field transducer.

Abstract: A hard magnetic material includes ?? Fe16N2. In some examples, the hard magnetic material may be formed by a technique utilizing chemical vapor deposition or liquid phase epitaxy.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for increasing areal density in Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) data storage systems by controlling the media layer grain size, grain size distribution, and pitch via templating techniques that are compatible with the high temperature HAMR media deposition. Embodiments include using current HAMR media seed layers as well as additionally introduced interlayers for the templating process. Topographic as well as chemical templating methods are disclosed that may employ nanoimprint technology or nanoparticle self-assembly among other patterning techniques.

Abstract: A method for performing post-etch annealing of a workpiece in an annealing system is described. In particular, the method includes disposing one or more workpieces in an annealing system, each of the one or more workpieces having a multilayer stack of thin films that has been patterned using an etching process sequence to form an electronic device characterized by a cell critical dimension (CD), wherein the multilayer stack of thin films includes at least one patterned layer containing magnetic material. Thereafter, the patterned layer containing magnetic material on the one or more workpieces is annealed in the annealing system via an anneal process condition, wherein the anneal process condition is selected to adjust a property of the patterned layer containing magnetic material.

Abstract: A stack includes a heatsink layer, a magnetic recording layer disposed over the heatsink layer, and a Si-based overcoat layer disposed over the magnetic recording layer. The Si-based overcoat layer is substantially devoid of carbon.

Abstract: A method of determining a thickness of a submicron carbon of a carbon-coated metal base plate that includes conducting Raman spectroscopy at a target location of the carbon-coated metal base plate to obtain a Raman shift spectrum for the target location. The Raman shift spectrum obtained at the target location is then converted into a calculated thickness of the submicron carbon coating at the target location. The conversion of the Raman shift spectrum into the calculated thickness of the submicron carbon coating at the target location may involve referencing a linear correlation that has been established over the defined wavenumber range between (1) an integrated intensity of a Raman carbon signal obtained from each of a series of reference plates that includes a submicron carbon coating having a verified thickness and (2) the verified thicknesses of the submicron carbon coatings of the series of reference plates.

Abstract: A method of making an abrasive article comprises urging a malleable thermosetting melt-flowable composition through openings extending through a porous abrasive member to form an abrasive article precursor; which is heated to form the abrasive article. Multiple abrasive articles may be stacked prior to heating. Methods can be used to fabricate abrasive articles such as grinding wheels and cut-off wheels.

Abstract: A system and method of injection well identification using tracer particles is disclosed. A collector-reader for analyzing magnetic particles in a fluid that is moving with respect to the collector-reader includes an array of magnets whose magnetization direction is varied so as to create regions of high magnetic field gradient in the fluid, a stopper configured to concentrate spatially the particles attracted to the array, and a reader including a source configured to excite the particles concentrated by the stopper and a detector configured to capture a particle excitation signature emitted by the magnetic particles. A method for observing a subterranean reservoir penetrated by a production well and two or more injection wells is also disclosed.

Abstract: A kit for preparing a paste-like bone cement, comprising a paste A and a paste B, wherein paste A contains (a1) at least one monomer for radical polymerization, (a2) at least one polymer that is soluble in (a1); and (a3)at least one polymerization initiator; and paste B contains (b1) at least one monomer for radical polymerization; (b2) at least one polymer that is soluble in (b1); and (b3) at least one polymerization accelerator; wherein at least one of the pastes A and B contains as component (a4) and/or (b4) at least one filling agent that is poorly soluble or insoluble in (a1) and/or (b1), respectively, and wherein the filling agent is a particulate inorganic filling agent possessing a BET surface of at least 40 m2/g.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a magnetic media for magnetic data recording that improves smoothness for reduced magnetic spacing, and also improves mechanical integration to improve reliability and lifespan of the data recording system. A magnetic material such as a magnetic recording layer is deposited over underlying layers that include a substrate. A first etching is performed that employs a Xe plasma. A second etching is then performed that employs an Ar plasma. The two step etching process advantageously improves smoothness of the surface of the magnetic layer which allows for a thinner overcoat for reduced magnetic spacing. The two step etching process also results in less head disk crashes, resulting in improved reliability.

Abstract: When waviness having a wavelength component of 10 to 500 ?m in the circumferential direction of a main surface of a disk-shaped substrate is acquired and slopes are acquired from the waviness at an interval of 50 to 100 ?m, the substrate being used in a magnetic disk on which recording or reading is performed using a DFH head, an average value of absolute values of the slopes is 0.45×10?4 or less. This magnetic-disk substrate is used in a magnetic disk and a magnetic-disk drive device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a magnetic sheet having both an electromagnetic field shielding function and a heat dissipating function, and to a wirelessly charged magnetic member using same.

Abstract: The method for analyzing biomolecules, includes the steps of: immobilizing biomolecules to be analyzed on surfaces of magnetic microparticles; reacting labeled probe molecules with the biomolecules to be analyzed; collecting and immobilizing the microparticles on a support substrate; and measuring a label on the support substrate. Since single-molecule immobilized magnetic microparticles are used in the present invention, the number of biomolecules can be counted, and since hybridization and an antigen-antibody reaction are performed with the microparticles having biomolecules immobilized thereon dispersed, the reaction can be rapidly performed. Further, the type and the abundance of biomolecules of interest can be determined at a single molecular level, so as to evaluate, in particular, the absolute concentration of biomolecules.

Abstract: The magnetic tape has a magnetic layer containing ferromagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, wherein a timing based servo pattern is present on the magnetic layer, the centerline average surface roughness Ra that is measured on the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 1.8 nm, and the coefficient of friction that is measured on the base portion of the surface of the magnetic layer is less than or equal to 0.35.

Abstract: A high-quality coating film with a uniform thickness is produced without crush of coating particles even in a case where a wet coating material that does not require a step of drying the coating material is used, while maintaining high productivity. By providing a surface layer with an optimized hardness on the surface of a roll used for supply of a mixture coating material, a high-quality coating film with a uniform thickness can be produced, even in a case where a wet coating material that does not require a step of drying the coating material is used, while maintaining high productivity.

Abstract: A dry-coated tablet 1 comprises an inner core 2 which contains an active component and an outer layer 3 which contains powdery solid components and coats the inner core 2. Openings 8c and 9c are formed in circular surfaces 2a and 2b respectively of the inner core 2, wherein each of the openings is larger than the average particle size of a component the average particle size of which is the smallest of the powdery solid components contained in the outer layer 3, and the inner surface 3a of the outer layer 3 penetrates in the openings 8c and 9c.

Abstract: A material for a magnetic resonance installation is provided, wherein the material includes a support material and a magnetic doping material which is admixed in a specific proportion. The doping material exhibits an anisotropic susceptibility. In respect of the anisotropic susceptibility, the doping material exhibits a mean orientation along a predefined direction. An essentially homogeneous intermixture of the support material and the doping material is present within a volume of the material which is smaller than 1 mm3.

Abstract: A bathing vessel that includes a multi-layer structure of a first polymer layer and a second, adjacent polymer layer. Prior to formation of the second polymer layer on the first polymer layer, a surface of the first polymer layer is abraded and a surface wetting property of the surface is modified to promote bonding between the layers.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. The apparatus includes a magnetic substrate at least partially covered by a first negative-permittivity layer comprising a first plasmonic outer surface. The apparatus includes a plasmonic nanoparticle having a magnetic element at least partially covered by a second negative-permittivity layer comprising a second plasmonic outer surface. The apparatus includes a dielectric-filled gap between the first plasmonic outer surface and the second outer surface. The first plasmonic outer surface, the dielectric-filled gap, and the second plasmonic outer surface are configured to support one or more mutually coupled plasmonic excitations.

Abstract: Described embodiments include a system, method, and apparatus. The apparatus includes a plasmonic nanoparticle dimer. The dimer includes a first plasmonic nanoparticle having a first magnetic element covered by a first negative-permittivity layer comprising a first plasmonic outer surface. The dimer includes a second plasmonic nanoparticle having a second magnetic element covered by a second negative-permittivity layer comprising a second plasmonic outer surface. The dimer includes a separation control structure configured to establish a dielectric-filled gap between the first plasmonic outer surface and the second plasmonic outer surface. A magnetic attraction between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element binds the first plasmonic nanoparticle and the second plasmonic nanoparticle together, separated by the dielectric-filled gap established by the separation control structure.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a magnetic tape comprising a magnetic layer comprising ferromagnetic powder and binder on a nonmagnetic support, wherein ?SFD in a longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape as calculated with Equation 1 ranges from 0.35 to 1.50: ?SFD=SFD25° C.?SFD?190° C.??Equation 1 wherein, in Equation 1, SFD25° C. denotes a switching field distribution SFD as measured in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape in an environment with a temperature of 25° C., and SFD?190° C. denotes a switching field distribution SFD as measured in the longitudinal direction of the magnetic tape in an environment with a temperature of ?190° C.

Abstract: The polycyclic organic compounds which are substantially transparent for an electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectral range, an anisotropic optical film comprising at least one polycyclic organic compound and a method of producing thereof are disclosed. The polycyclic organic compounds have a general formula (I) wherein A and B are acid groups; n is the number of phenyl rings in the range from 3 to 10; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; l is 1, 2, or 3; p is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; C is a counterion from a list comprising H+, NH+4, Na+, K+, Li+, Cs+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Sr2+, La3+, Zn2+, Zr4+, Ce3+, Y3+, Yb3+, Gd3+, and any combination thereof; k is the number of counterions necessary for compensation of the negative electric charge equal to (?p).

Abstract: The tubular linear motor includes an armature having a coil and a magnetic exciter having a permanent magnet provided to face the coil. The armature has a yoke that blocks a magnetic flux, teeth that partition a slot for storing the coil, and the coil that is arranged to extend over the teeth from an inner side of the slot toward the magnetic exciter while a mechanical gap is reserved between the magnetic exciter and the coil. The magnetic exciter has a plurality of permanent magnets by interposing a soft magnetic body.

Abstract: A printing system is used printing an image on a web of media that is photoelastic and at least partially transparent. A web advance system advances the web of media supplied from an input roll in an in-track direction along a web transport path. At least one printing station is disposed along the web transport path for printing on the web of media. One or more photoelastic measurement devices disposed along the web transport path for characterizing stress in the web of media, and a controller that controls at least one aspect of the printing system responsive to signals received from the one or more photoelastic measurement devices.