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Methods of forming near field transducers and near field transducers formed thereby

US9697856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2014
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a near field transducer (NFT), the method including the steps of depositing a primary material; and implanting a secondary element, wherein both the primary material and the secondary element are chosen such that the primary material is densified via implantation of the secondary element.

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