Holographic Data Storage

Download or read book Holographic Data Storage written by Hans J. Coufal and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-09-03 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An outstanding reference book on an exciting topic, reaching out to the 21st century's key technologies. The editors, together with leading experts in the field from both academic research and industry, bring together the latest knowledge on this technique. The book starts with an introduction on the history and fundamentals, multiplexing methods, and noise sources. The following chapters describe in detail recording media, components, channels, platforms for demonstration, and competing technologies such as classical hard disks or optical disks. More than 700 references will make this the ultimate source of information for the years to come. The book is intended for physicists, optical engineers, and executives alike.