Holographic Data Storage

Holographic Data Storage: From Theory to Practical Systems is a primer on the design and building of a holographic data storage system covering the physics, Servo, Data Channel, Recording Materials, and optics behind holographic storage, the requirements of a functioning system, and its integration into "real-life" systems. Later chapters highlight recent developments in holographic storage which have enabled readiness for commercial implementation and discuss the general outlook for the technology, including the transition from professional to consumer markets and the possibilities for mass reproduction.

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.

What Is Holographic Data Storage Holographic data storage is an emerging field of technology that has the potential to revolutionize high-capacity data storage. Holographic data storage records information all throughout the volume of the medium, whereas magnetic and optical data storage devices rely on individual bits being stored as distinct magnetic or optical changes on the surface of the recording medium. Holographic data storage is also capable of recording multiple images in the same area by utilizing light at different angles. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Holographic data storage Chapter 2: Microscopy Chapter 3: Nonlinear optics Chapter 4: Diffraction grating Chapter 5: Holography Chapter 6: Laser diode Chapter 7: Interferometry Chapter 8: Bragg's law Chapter 9: Photorefractive effect Chapter 10: Holographic Data Storage System Chapter 11: Holographic Versatile Disc Chapter 12: X-ray optics Chapter 13: Interference lithography Chapter 14: Photon-induced electric field poling Chapter 15: Computer-generated holography Chapter 16: 3D optical data storage Chapter 17: Volume hologram Chapter 18: Holographic display Chapter 19: Holographic optical element Chapter 20: Organic photorefractive materials Chapter 21: Physics of optical holography (II) Answering the public top questions about holographic data storage. (III) Real world examples for the usage of holographic data storage in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of holographic data storage' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of holographic data storage.

Collinear Holography Provides state-of-the-art, in-depth knowledge on the principles, devices, and applications of collinear holography In the era of Big Data, traditional magnetic and optical storage technologies are unable to satisfy the growing demand for reliable, scalable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient data storage. Holographic storage, considered the most promising technology for meeting the future storage needs of the information age, adopts a three-dimensional volume storage mode with a theoretical storage density vastly greater than conventional optical disks. Collinear Holography: Devices, Materials, Data Storage is a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the volumetric recording technology that combines large storage capacities with high transfer rates and exceptional reliability in optical data storage systems. Written by pioneers in the field, this authoritative book provides detailed coverage of the key technological approaches, theories, applications, systems, devices, and components in the rapidly advancing field of holographic data storage. Explains the principles of collinear holography, its different system setups, key devices and components, and current challenges Describes the materials, data and media formats, servo controls, and read/write characteristics of collinear holography storage systems Details collinear holography in current applications such as holo-printing, correlation, and encryption Discusses futures technologies including the Holographic Versatile Disc (HVD) and the The Holographic Versatile Card (HVC) Collinear Holography: Devices, Materials, Data Storage is an indispensable resource for applied physicists, electrical engineers, and materials and information scientists in both academia and industry.

The explosive increase in information and the miniaturization of electronic devices demand new recording technologies and materials that combine high density, fast response, long retention time and rewriting capability. As predicted, the current silicon-based computer circuits are reaching their physical limits. Further miniaturization of the electronic components and increase in data storage density are vital for the next generation of IT equipment such as ultra high-speed mobile computing, communication devices and sophisticated sensors. This original book presents a comprehensive introduction to the significant research achievements on high-density data storage from the aspects of recording mechanisms, materials and fabrication technologies, which are promising for overcoming the physical limits of current data storage systems. The book serves as an useful guide for the development of optimized materials, technologies and device structures for future information storage, and will lead readers to the fascinating world of information technology in the future.

The book presents several advances in different research areas related to data storage, from the design of a hierarchical memory subsystem in embedded signal processing systems for data-intensive applications, through data representation in flash memories, data recording and retrieval in conventional optical data storage systems and the more recent holographic systems, to applications in medicine requiring massive image databases.