V.G. Shadrov – Ph.D. (Phys.-Math.), Leading Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre

A.E. Dmitrieva – Junior Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre

A.V. Boltushkin – Ph.D. (Phys.-Math.), Leading Research Scientist, Scientific-Practical Materials Research Centre E-mail: nemtsevich@ifttp.bas-net.by

In the present paper general magnetic head parameters, new materials and technologies used are analyzed as well as new alternatives for the next generation of magnetic recording.

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