BONDING AGENT FOR HEAT-ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION

摘要

Magnetic write heads for heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) are disclosed that include a laser diode having a light emitting edge or surface mounted on a slider, an optical waveguide, and a printed bonding agent disposed in an air gap between the laser diode and the slider. The printed bonding agent can be applied by ink jet printing or aerosol jet printing.