DocumentCode
2169765
Title
Generation of compact near-field energy for optical recording
Author
Milster, T.D. ; Tang, S.G.
Author_Institution
Opt. Sci. Center/Opt. Data Storage Center, Arizona Univ., Tucson, AZ, USA
fYear
2002
fDate
2002
Firstpage
281
Lastpage
283
Abstract
Techniques that can be used to make sub-wavelength diameter optical spots are reviewed, as well as their application to optical recording. Advantages and disadvantages of each technique are listed. Fiber probes, solid immersion lenses, antennae, and combinations are included.
Keywords
fibre optic sensors; lenses; optical disc storage; probes; antennae; compact near-field energy; fiber probes; optical disks; optical recording; solid immersion lenses; sub-wavelength diameter optical spots; Apertures; Data engineering; Geometrical optics; Lenses; Lighting; Memory; Optical recording; Probes; Throughput; Transducers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Optical Memory and Optical Data Storage Topical Meeting, 2002. International Symposium on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7379-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OMODS.2002.1028641
Filename
1028641
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