Title :
Generation of compact near-field energy for optical recording
Author :
Milster, T.D. ; Tang, S.G.
Author_Institution :
Opt. Sci. Center/Opt. Data Storage Center, Arizona Univ., Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
fibre optic sensors; lenses; optical disc storage; probes; antennae; compact near-field energy; fiber probes; optical disks; optical recording; solid immersion lenses; sub-wavelength diameter optical spots; Apertures; Data engineering; Geometrical optics; Lenses; Lighting; Memory; Optical recording; Probes; Throughput; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Memory and Optical Data Storage Topical Meeting, 2002. International Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7379-0
DOI :
10.1109/OMODS.2002.1028641
