Title :
Cathodoluminescence readout of high-density nanoparticle phase change memory
Author :
Denisyuk, A.I. ; MacDonald, K.F. ; Zheludev, N.I.
Author_Institution :
Optoelectron. Res. Centre, Southampton Univ., Southampton
Abstract :
For the first time we demonstrate that information can be written in the structural phase of gallium nanoparticles within an array by a focused electron beam and read-out via measurements of cathodoluminescent emission.
Keywords :
cathodoluminescence; focused ion beam technology; gallium; nanoparticles; optical storage; phase change materials; readout electronics; Ga; cathodoluminescence readout; focused electron beam; gallium nanoparticle array; high-density nanoparticle phase change memory; structural phase; Electron beams; Electron optics; Holographic optical components; Holography; Nanoparticles; Optical arrays; Optical bistability; Optical films; Phase change memory; Temperature; (210.4680) Optical memories; (310.6628) Subwavelength structures, nanostructures;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
