Free-Radical Recording Films.
Abstract
Non-silver, organic, dry-processed, violet and blue radiation sensitive free-radical films have been developed for argon-ion laser recording applications. The latent image may be optically developed in a period of 2 to 3 seconds by uniform exposure to red and near infrared radiation after an initial exposure in the region of 1 to 10 mj/sq cm at 488 nm. The image color is close to neutral, although small shifts in color are observed after extensive post-processing exposure. Fixing is accomplished by heating the film to a temperature in the region of 145C for 60 seconds. The film, after optical development, may be viewed in high intensity yellow illumination, thus providing near-real-time viewing. There exists a tradeoff between film speed and shelf life; higher speed films having a shelf life of only a few days at room temperature while lower sensitivity films possess a shelf life as long as 2 months at this temperature. Although the practicality of this film and processing concept has been established for argon-ion laser recording, additional work is required in order to improve the sensitivity, quality of machine coatings, shelf life, and processing technology. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0861765
Entities
People
- Richard A. Fotland