What are the key advancements in Hard Drive technology due to Nanotechnology?
Perpendicular Recording: This technique allows for more bits to be stored on the same surface area of the disk, drastically increasing storage capacity. Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR): HAMR uses localized heating to enable more data to be written on the disk without compromising stability. Spintronics: This technology utilizes the spin of electrons to store data, which can improve data processing speeds and storage density. Magnetic Nanoparticles: These particles provide higher densities and stability for the magnetic domains used in hard drives.