Title: Nanoscale magnetism - how far can we go?

Abstract: The rotating magnetic storage, e.g. disc drive, business has been referred to as the "extreme sport" of the technology industry. Disc drives are true nanotechnologies. With bit sizes smaller than 35 x 100 nm2, grain sizes < 10 nm, and fly heights < 10 nm, that these "mechanical" devices work reliably (and we keep all our "stuff" on them) is a true technological wonder. How much farther into the nanoscale can we push magnetic recording? In this talk, I will introduce the underlying technology, and give an overview of my group's planned efforts in nanomangetism at USC, and exciting opportunities for collaboration, etc.