CAMMISP

Characterization of Applied Magnetic Materials for Industrial Scale Products

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The fundamental technology change towards using ferromagnetic structures with perpendicular anisotropy as storage media that worldwide hard disk drive industry has recently started, is generating a tremendous interest in the development of novel materials as well as characterization methodologies for perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) applications. For the European research area and the European nanotechnologies industry it is imperative to gain worldwide leadership. A key factor in this direction is the professional training and career development of researchers with an enhanced competence and skill diversification encompassing fundamental physics and applied technology aspects. The main goal of the here proposed project is the professional training and career development of Dr. Vavassori, who will be provided with the knowledge and tools to tackle the scientific and technological challenges related to PMR media design and characterization. The project aims at achieving this goal by complementing the world-class expertise of the applicant in fundamental nano-magnetism and advanced magneto-optical tooling by supplementing it with additional knowledge of both applied physics quests and materials characterization methodologies related to PMR applications. The research training will be carried out using the world-class research facilities of the recently established nanoGUNE research centre and the long-standing experience of Dr. Berger, its lead scientific contributor, in the field of standard and innovative materials characterization for hard disk drives application. The inter-disciplinary expertise acquired during the research training will put him into an excellent position to build an entirely new research program and to effectively interface with leading industry researchers and developers in the future. This should strengthen not just his own research portfolio, but also the European excellence and competitiveness in the field of applied nano-magnetism.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

From magnetic microscopy to fast laser techniques, new approaches to nanotechnology are yielding new materials that will make memory devices such as hard disks much more efficient.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

New magnetic properties based on nanotechnology are now being used effectively in storage media such as hard disks on computers, advancing this field tremendously. The same technology, known as perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR), can be useful for many other applications as well.

The EU-funded project 'Characterization of applied magnetic materials for industrial scale products' (Cammisp) is training the project's beneficiary, Dr Paolo Vavassori, to further the field of PMR-based applications.

It built on Dr Vavassori's in-depth knowledge of nano-magnetism and advanced magneto-optics by bringing to the fold applied physics and methodologies for material characterisation related to PMR. The doctor has worked extensively with fields such as magnetic microscopy, non-destructive magneto-optical measurements and time-resolved magnetometry using fast laser techniques.

In more specific terms, the project supported the beneficiary's expertise and skills in magnetic recording, PMR applications and PMR materials, as well as issues related to materials testing and technological challenges.

As a result of these initiatives, Dr Vavassori acquired advanced knowledge in magnetic recording technologies and challenges in the field, particularly with respect to data analysis methodologies. He also gained in-depth knowledge of industrial applications including product planning, product reliability, patent issues and management issues.

Importantly, the project enabled the doctor to identify technology for improving the technology even more. In the meantime, the host institution was able to maintain its global leadership in the field and contribute to a strong European Research Area (ERA) in nanotechnology.