TED-Ed: How do hard drives work? - Kanawat Senanan

The video explains the evolution and mechanics of hard drives, highlighting how they store vast amounts of data using magnetic patterns on spinning disks. It discusses innovations that have increased data density, such as thin film lithography and perpendicular recording, while addressing challenges like the superparamagnetic effect. Future advancements, including heat-assisted magnetic recording and bit-patterned media, promise even greater storage capacities.

Explain how data is written onto a hard drive.

What is the significance of the aerial density in modern hard drives?

What advancements have allowed for increased storage capacity in hard drives?

Discuss the impact of Moore's law on storage capacity and processing power.

Describe the superparamagnetic effect and its implications for hard drive technology.

How does heat-assisted magnetic recording improve hard drive performance?

What role do engineers and scientists play in the development of hard drive technology?