Optical Data Storage: Phase-Change Media and Recording

By Andrei V. Mijiritskii, Matthias Wuttig, Erwin R. Meinders, et al.

Book Overview

This is an overview of recording principles, materials aspects, and applications of rewritable optical storage. Elements of data recording, including mark formation, eraseability, direct overwrite strategies, data quality and data stability are explained and extensively discussed. Throughout the book, a mark formation model is described and used to back-up measurement results and support the discussed applications. High-speed and dual-layer recording are analyzed in depth, with proposals to achieve higher performance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0071G8LPM
• ISBN13: 9781402042164
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.6"