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Magnetic recording/playback head comprising a superconducting material

US4979064A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1988
Grant dateDec 18, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a magnetic head, there is provided, in the gap, a superconducting material that has zero permeability and prevents the passage of the magnetic field in the gap. Various alternative embodiments are used to improve the efficiency of the head by channelling the magnetic flux outside the gap.

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