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Measurement of edge verticality of optical recording bits on blu-ray discs using scanning probe microscopy

✍ Scribed by Sy-Hann Chen; Wen-Siou Lin; Wen-Ching Wang


Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2009
Tongue
English
Weight
324 KB
Volume
73
Category
Article
ISSN
1059-910X

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Abstract

This work investigates recording bits on recordable and rewritable blu‐ray discs using atomic force microscopy and conducting atomic force microscopy with high contrast, respectively. The geometric structure of the recording bits is clearly observed in images, which, when coupled with cross‐section analysis, yields precise bit dimensions, and edge horizontal extended length values. The microscopic results are a valuable reference for increasing the recognition rate of digital signals in optical storage media. Furthermore, such a rapid and convenient measuring mode is an indispensable research tool for developing new recording materials and improving formation mechanisms. Microsc. Res. Tech., 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.