Magneto-Optical Recording Characteristics of TbFeCo Media by Magnetic Field Modulation Method

Abstract

To determine the most suitable composition for a magnetic field modulation recording, we investigated the static and dynamic recording (optical modulation method) characteristics of a TbFeCo film relative to an external magnetic field. It was made clear that the demagnetizing field is the chief determinant of the external magnetic field intensity and that a medium with a compensation temperature between room temperature and about 100°C is suitable for magnetic field modulation recording. AC/N of 50 dB was obtained by modulating the external magnetic field at 500 kHz. An overwriting on the pre-signal was completely realized up to the frequency of 500 kHz.