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Present limits of data storage using dye molecules in solid matrices
Author(s) -
Ao Rong,
Kümmerl Lothar,
Haarer Dietrich
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.19950070522
Subject(s) - materials science , computer data storage , 3d optical data storage , optical storage , photonics , laser , information storage , reading (process) , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , optics , process engineering , computer science , computer hardware , database , physics , law , political science , engineering
Optical data storage offers the potential advantages of high storage densities, fewer mechanical problems, low reading and writing energies, ruggedness, and higher data rates. Currently, the only true photonic optical storage medium is the spectral hole burning scheme. The features of the technique are presented, the materials (e.g. see figure) and necessary laser technology presented, and a view is given of the prospects and requirements for future commercial development.