Title :
Quantum-rod sensitized four-dimensional optical data storage
Author :
Li, Xiangping ; Chon, James W.M. ; Evans, Richard A. ; Gu, Min
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng. & Ind. Sci., Swinburne Univ. of Technol., Hawthorn, VIC, Australia
Abstract :
Quantum rods (QRs) are incorporated into polymers that are doped with azo dyes via an energy transfer process. The polarization-dependent refractive-index change allows four-dimensional optical data storage as well as other polarization-controlled photonic applications.
Keywords :
dyes; optical storage; polymers; refractive index; azo dyes; energy transfer process; polarization controlled photonic applications; polarization dependent refractive index; polymers; quantum rod sensitized 4D optical data storage; Absorption; Energy exchange; Memory; Nonlinear optics; Optical polarization; Optical polymers; Optical recording; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Quantum dots; (160.4236) Nanomaterials; (210.0210) Optical data storage;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
