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Single-head, direct overwrite magneto-optic system and method

US4882718A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1988
Grant dateNov 21, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/2525
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magneto-optic information storage system is disclosed suitable for compensation point recording in the absence of an external bias field. The pulse of light used to erase imparts less energy than the pulse used to write. Also disclosed is a method for directly overwriting data recorded on a magneto-optic medium by applying lower energy erasing pulses of light and higher energy writing pulses.

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