Near-field optical data storage: Avenues for improved performance

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Abstract

Because they produce small spot size, near-field techniques are applied to optical data storage systems to increase recording density. Two practical near-field implementations are aperture probes and solid immersion lenses (SILs). The basic signal modulation characteristics of these systems are reviewed, and some considerations for improving performance are discussed. Combinations of SILs and apertures could produce data storage systems with ultra-fine resolution and good detection characteristics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2255-2260
Number of pages6
JournalOptical Engineering
Volume40
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2001

Keywords

  • Aperture probes
  • Evanescent energy
  • Near-field optics
  • Optical data storage
  • Solid immersion lens

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • General Engineering

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