Editors: | F. Kongoli, M. de Campos |
Publisher: | Flogen Star OUTREACH |
Publication Year: | 2018 |
Pages: | 184 pages |
ISBN: | 978-1-987820-96-6 |
ISSN: | 2291-1227 (Metals and Materials Processing in a Clean Environment Series) |
This paper will discuss in detail the adequate microstructural structures for magnetic recording. The maximum coercivity is obtained for single domain size particles [1], also known as Stoner-Wohlfarth particles. It was found that the squareness of hysteresis is improved with texture optimization, which is relevant as good squareness of hysteresis is an important issue for the magnetic recording industry. Detailed overviews on the texture effects of Stoner-Wohlfarth particles, as well as the effects of particle interaction, are given and discussed in detail. Additionally, modifications of the Stoner-Wohlfarth model, and the Callen-Liu-Cullen [2] model are analyzed. The spring effect observed in hysteresis curves of isotropic nanocrystalline materials can be explained with the Stoner-Wohlfarth model. Theories for magnetostic coupling between particles are also reviewed.