发明名称 |
Three-dimensional optical memory element and method of writing information therein |
摘要 |
The invention relates to a three-dimensional optical memory element. This element is made of glass and includes: a glass matrix which has a first refractive index; and a plurality of spots which are three-dimensionally distributed in the glass matrix and each of which has a second refractive index different from the first refractive index. The element is prepared by condensing a pulsed laser beam to focal points in the element so as to prepare, at the focal points, the spots corresponding to the focal points. Each focal point has a diameter which is approximately equal to a wavelength of the pulsed laser beam. The element has a sufficient weatherability and a sufficient resistance to heat and light. It is possible to write information at each spot having a diameter equal to or shorter than the wavelength of the laser beam, with high density and good contrast.
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申请公布号 |
US5694249(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1997.12.02 |
申请号 |
US19950538490 |
申请日期 |
1995.10.03 |
申请人 |
CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED |
发明人 |
MISAWA, HIROAKI |
分类号 |
G03C1/725;G02B3/00;G02B27/10;G11B7/00;G11B7/0045;(IPC1-7):G02B27/10 |
主分类号 |
G03C1/725 |
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