An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a near field transducer comprising a
conductive metal film having a main body, anotch extending from the main body, and a …

Devices having air bearing surfaces (ABS), the devices including a near field transducer
(NFT) that includes a disc configured to convert photons incident thereon into plas mons; …

Devices having air bearing surfaces (ABS), the devices including a near field transducer
(NFT) that includes a disc configured to convert photons incident thereon into plas mons; …

Devices having an air bearing surfaces (ABS), the devices including a near field transducer
(NFT) that includes a disc having a front edge; a peg, the peg having a front surface at the air …

A near field transducer with a peg region, an enlarged region disposed adjacent the peg
region, and a barrier material disposed between the peg region and the enlarged region …

Devices having air bearing surfaces (ABS), the devices include a near field transducer (NFT)
that includes a disc; a peg, the peg including gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), aluminum …

An apparatus for a heat assisted magnetic recording device that includes a write pole, a
near-field transducer, and a heat sink. The near-field transducer is comprised only of a peg …

(57) ABSTRACT A near-field transducer includes an enlarged portion and a peg protruding
from a first edge. The enlarged portion has a second edge facing away from the first edge …

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed related to heat assisted magnetic
recording. According to one embodiment, an apparatus that includes a heat sink region and …

Devices having air bearing surfaces (ABS), the devices include a near field transducer (NFT)
that includes a disc; a peg, the peg including gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), aluminum …