Three-Dimensional Memory

Abstract

Three-dimensional optical memory with photorefractive materials is discussed for ultra-high density/capacity memory exceeding the classical limit of a conventional optical recording system. Bit data are recorded as highly localized refractive index variations in three-dimensional volume using a focused laser beam. We show recording and reading results using various recording materials and optical configurations. A multi-structured optical recording medium using a photoisomerization polymer and a transparent films has been developed for reflection confocal reading. Two-photon recording is also demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP011842

Entities

Organizations

  • University of Shizuoka

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Allyl Compounds
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Films
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Optics
  • Photorefractive Materials
  • Refractive Index
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Photon Absorption

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy