Generation of compact near-field energy for optical recording

T.D. Milster1, S.G. Tang1
1Optical Sciences Center/Optical Data Storage Center, University of Arizona Tucson, Tucson, AZ, USA

Tóm tắt

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.

Từ khóa

#Optical recording #Apertures #Probes #Lighting #Transducers #Memory #Lenses #Data engineering #Throughput #Geometrical optics

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