Magnetic recording disk having a laser-textured surface

摘要

A data recording disk having at least part of the data storage surface textured according to a process for creating a "distant bump array" surface texture for reducing stiction. The texturing process uses a tightly focused diode-pumped Nd:YLF or Nd:YVO.sub.4 or other solid- state laser that is pulsed with a 0.3-90 nanosecond pulse train to produce a plurality of distantly-spaced bumps in the disk surface. The bump profile can be selected as a smooth dimple or one with a central protrusion useful for low stiction without close spacing or elevated "roughness". The data-storage region of the disk surface can be textured for low stiction without materially affecting magnetic data storage density.