We propose a method of optical data storage that exploits the small dimensions of metallic nano-particles and/or nano-structures to achieve high storage densities. The resonant behavior of these particles (both individually and in small clusters) in the presence of ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared light may be used to retrieve pre-recorded information by far-field spectroscopic optical d...

background: early and non-invasive determination of blood glucose level is of great importance. we aimed to present a new technique to accurately infer the blood glucose concentration in peripheral blood flow using non-invasive optical monitoring system. methods: the data for the research were obtained from 900 individuals. of them, 750 people had diabetes mellitus (dm). the system was designed...

We describe the use of optical memory disks as elements in optical information processing architectures. The optical disk is an optical memory device with a storage capacity approaching 10(10) bits which is naturally suited to parallel access. We discuss optical disk characteristics which are important in optical computing systems such as contrast, diffraction efficiency, and phase uniformity. ...

There is a growing need within the Air Force for more and better data storage solutions. Rome Laboratory, the Air Force's Center of Excellence for C3I technology, has sponsored the development of a number of operational prototypes to deal with this growing problem. This paper will briefly summarize the various prototype developments with examples of full mil-spec and best commercial practice. T...

Since the introduction of optical data storage systems in the 1970s, we have observed a stepwise increase in their storage capacity using the same means for resolution improvement as in classical microscopy and optical lithography, namely, a reduction in the source wavelength and an increase in the numerical aperture of the imaging optics. In this paper we briefly address the historical develop...

Introduction: All-optical storage and signal processing are of intense interest for numerous applications, ranging from true-time delay for antenna remoting to all-optical convolution functions, all-optical signal regeneration, all-optical wavelength conversion, and all-optical buffers. The ability to control the optical group velocity over a wide range with high resolution is critical to enabl...

Although the basic idea may be traced back to the earlier X-ray diffraction studies of Sir W. L. Bragg, the holographic method as we know it was invented by D. Gabor in 1948 as a two-step lensless imaging technique to enhance the resolution of electron microscopy, for which he received the 1971 Nobel Prize in physics. The distinctive feature of holography is the recording of the object phase va...