Abstract
A novel three-dimensional (3-D) optical memory device is presented that allows fast random access of the information and extremely high bit densities. This device is based on two-photon writing, reading, and erasing of the information in a photochromic material embedded in a polymer matrix. Absorption and emission data show that two-photon writing and reading of information is feasible. The advantages and properties of such a 3-D optical memory are discussed.
Keywords
Optical storageReading (process)Photochromism3D optical data storageComputer scienceInformation storagePhotonComputer data storageOptical discAbsorption (acoustics)OptoelectronicsOpticsMaterials sciencePhysicsComputer hardwareNanotechnology
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- 1989
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- 245
- Issue
- 4920
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- 843-845
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- 1586
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Dimitri A. Parthenopoulos,
P. M. Rentzepis
(1989).
Three-Dimensional Optical Storage Memory.
Science
, 245
(4920)
, 843-845.
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.245.4920.843
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- DOI
- 10.1126/science.245.4920.843