METHODS FOR HARDENING AMORPHOUS DIELECTRIC FILMS IN A MAGNETIC HEAD AND OTHER STRUCTURES

摘要

A method in one embodiment includes exposing a side of a dielectric layer to a beam of charged particles for converting an amorphous component of at least a portion of a dielectric layer to a crystalline state, wherein the side of the dielectric layer of extends between adjacent layers. Another method includes forming a dielectric overcoat on a media facing side of a plurality of thin films, the thin films having at least one transducer formed therein; and exposing at least a portion of the overcoat to a beam of charged particles for converting an amorphous component of the dielectric overcoat of the thin films to a crystalline state. Another method includes forming a thin film dielectric layer above a substrate; and exposing the dielectric layer to a beam of charged particles for converting an amorphous component of at least a portion of the dielectric layer to a crystalline state.