Media characterization methods for optical data storage

Masud Mansuripur, Arno Euteneuer, Dominik Fernandez, Brian Medower

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Abstract

We have developed a two-laser media tester to investigate the recording dynamics in phase-change (PC), magneto-optical (MO), and dye-polymer disks as well as in other media samples. We have used these and many similar measurements to elucidate the behavior of writable and rewritable media of optical data storage. In addition to gaining insight into the dynamics of crystallization, melting, melt-quenched amorphization, (PC media), and magnetization reversal (MO media), we have used these techniques to extract information about thermal constants of the active layer as well as the encapsulating dielectric and metal layers used in commercial optical disks.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2003 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/EUROPE 2003
Pages741
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event2003 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/EUROPE 2003 - Munich, Germany
Duration: Jun 22 2003Jun 27 2003

Publication series

NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe - Technical Digest

Other

Other2003 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, CLEO/EUROPE 2003
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period6/22/036/27/03

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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