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Magneto-optical recording method and magneto-optical recording apparatus

US5014254A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1988
Grant dateMay 7, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B11/10576
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are revealed for recording information on a record carrier (1) having a magneto-optical recording layer (2), a pattern of magnetic domains (23, 24) having a first and a second direction of magnetization being formed in the recording layer (2). In accordance with the method, areas (22) of the recording layer are heated by the radiation pulses (20). The heated areas (22) are magnetized by means of a coil (12) which is energized with energizing-current pulses (21) which lag the radiation pulses (20) to such an extent that cooling of the areas (22) takes place substantially during the generation of the energizing pulses (12).

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