Three-dimensional optical data storage

Cumpston BH, Ananthavel SP, Barlow S, Dyer DL, Ehrlich JE, Erskine LL, Heikal AA, Kuebler SM, Lee IS, McCord-Maughon D, Qin J, Rockel H, Rumi M, Wu XL, Marder SR, Perry JW (1999) Two-photon polymerization initiators for three-dimensional optical data storage and microfabrication. Nature 398 51-54... 

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Kawata, S., and Kawata, Y. Three-dimensional optical data storage using photochmmic materials. Chem. Rev. 2000, 100, 1777-1788. 

In this section we consider the role of molecular vibrations in resonant L NLO properties. Tliese properties govern the intensity of light absorption (or emission) accompanying tlie transition between two vibronic energy levels. Of interest here is one- and two-photon absorption (OPA and TPA). Applications of TPA, in particular, include three-dimensional optical data storage and photodynamic therapy. 

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S. Kawata, Y. Kawata, Three-Dimensional Optical Data Storage Using Photochromic Materials, Chem. Rev. 100 (2000) 1777. 

Potential applications for second-order NLO materials include optical data storage, confocal miaoscopy, lasers, photodynamic therapy, and nanostereolithography. Areas for third-order materials use include optical power limiting and three-dimensional optical data storage. These and other applications are discussed. 

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