Abstract
We report recent research into laser chemical processes involving tungsten oxide and similar materials having applications in optical data storage and switching. The basic properties of these processes and media are presented with particular attention being directed towards switching times, threshold power requirements and choices of process wavelengths. These characteristics define the architectures of both individual storage and switching devices as well as systems composed of these devices. We discuss these characteristics in terms of available components for implementing actual devices and systems. Finally, tungsten oxide technology will be presented in the context of competing magneto-optic and phase change technology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | IEEE Aerospace Applications Conference Proceedings |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Pages | 343-349 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 3 |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Snowmass at Aspen, CO, USA Duration: Mar 6 1999 → Mar 13 1999 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Aerospace Conference |
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City | Snowmass at Aspen, CO, USA |
Period | 3/6/99 → 3/13/99 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering