Abstract

Optical memory disk technology can have powerful applications in optical image processing and optical computing if 2-D imaging of the disk is performed. By area modulation of the serially written bits (pits) on the optical disk, 2-D analog (grey scale) images can be obtained. The resolution of presently available written optical disk media is the few micrometer range with storage capacities of the order of 10⁸ bits/cm².

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