Abstract: As the head-disk spacing reduces in order to achieve the areal density goal of 1 Tb/in.2, the dynamic stability of the slider is compromised due to a variety of proximity interactions. Lubricant ...

Abstract: The friction force as a function of humidity was measured between thin carbon films coated onto mica surfaces. The friction force was found to be proportional to the area of contact. The ...

Abstract: Friction tests on thin film magnetic disks with carbon overcoats were performed using commercial read/write heads as sliders. The results provide evidence that the thin film overcoats wear through ...