Systems and methods for forming implanted capping layers in magnetic media for magnetic recording

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9183867
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13773466

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Systems and methods for forming implanted capping layers in magnetic media for magnetic recording are provided. One such method includes providing an underlayer, providing a magnetic recording layer on the underlayer, the magnetic recording layer including a bottom surface and a top surface where the bottom surface is between the top surface and the underlayer, and implanting a capping material in the top surface of the magnetic recording layer using a direct implantation technique or an indirect implantation technique.

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  • WD MEDIA, INC.;WD MEDIA, LLC

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Alex, Michael Fremont, US 20 745
Bertero, Gerardo A Redwood City, US 48 1416

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