Photothermic recording in data storage systems

The processes of light-induced thermal field modulation of the optical parameters in the media for photothermic recording are surveyed. The applicability of the technique for the recording of holograms is considered. Attention is also paid to the processes involved in the bit-by-bit photothermic and magnetophotothermic recording.© (2005) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.