Write head and method for recording information on a data storage medium

A magnetic disc drive storage system, comprising:

• a housing;
• means for supporting a magnetic storage medium positioned in the housing;
• and
• means for positioning a recording head adjacent to the rotatable magnetic storage medium, the recording head including:
• a waveguide for providing a path for transmitting radiant energy;
• a near-field coupling structure positioned in the waveguide and including a plurality of arms, each having a planar section and a bent section, wherein the planar sections are substantially parallel to a surface of the magnetic storage medium, and the bent sections extend toward the magnetic storage medium and are separated to form a gap adjacent to an air bearing surface;
• and
• means for applying a magnetic write field to sections of the magnetic recording medium heated by the radiant energy.