First comprehensive book discussing rewriteable optical data storage using phase change materials Written by experts in industry that have pushed the technology to new limits In-depth discussion of all essential features that define a successful rewriteable disk Valuable reference book for anyone in the field of rewriteable data storage

Zusammenfassung

This is an overview of recording principles, materials aspects, and applications of rewritable optical storage. Elements of data recording, including mark formation, eraseability, direct overwrite strategies, data quality and data stability are explained and extensively discussed. Throughout the book, a mark formation model is described and used to back-up measurement results and support the discussed applications. High-speed and dual-layer recording are analyzed in depth, with proposals to achieve higher performance.

Inhalt
Theoretical aspects of phase-change alloys.- Thermal modelling of phase-change recording.- Data recording characteristics.- Recording media.