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Rotating write field generated by circulating domain walls in a magnetic ring: a DC-driven high-frequency oscillator

US7593184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2005
Grant dateSep 22, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/1278
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a ring of magnetic material, a source for applying a setting magnetic field to the ring, and first and second electrodes for applying an electric current to the ring. A method of using the apparatus to write to a magnetic storage medium is also provided.

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