Abstract
This paper describes a novel approach to first-surface optical recording based on a gas-lubricated flying head slider mechanism which is commonly used in hard disk drives. To avoid the usage of complex optical elements including lenses, mirrors, and prisms, we have introduced a plastic resin-based optical wave-guide which also functions as a flying head suspension and/or slider shoes. Several types of recording head mechanisms are referred to.
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