Phase detected direct read during write

摘要

An optical recording system for recording data on an optical medium comprising: an optical source capable of providing at least one write pulse incident upon the optical medium; a direct read during write (DRDW) verification and control system within the optical source having a capability of measuring light reflected from the optical medium into a return beam aperture, the DRDW system including a plurality of detectors configured to receive light from different areas of the return aperture; and a comparison circuit for comparing light received in different portions of the return aperture. <IMAGE>