Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR)

Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) is a technology that allows data storage devices, like hard drives, to store more information in a smaller space. It works by briefly heating the tiny magnetic particles on the disk with a laser, making them more easily magnetized. Once heated, the particles can be magnetized accurately, even with weaker magnetic fields, enabling higher data density. After cooling, the data remains stored securely. HAMR effectively increases storage capacity without increasing the drive's size, helping meet the growing demand for larger, faster data storage solutions.