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Optical data storage and metallization of polymersThe utilization of polymers as media for optical data storage offers many potential benefits and consequently has been widely explored. New developments in thermal imaging are described, wherein high resolution lithography is accomplished without thermal smearing. The emphasis was on the use of poly(ethylene terephthalate) film, which simultaneously serves as both the substrate and the data storage medium. Both physical and chemical changes can be induced by the application of heat and, thereby, serve as a mechanism for high resolution optical data storage in polymers. The extension of the technique to obtain high resolution selective metallization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) is also described.
Document ID
19920013234
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Roland, C. M.
(Naval Research Lab. Washington, DC, United States)
Sonnenschein, M. F.
(Naval Research Lab. Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington, Technology 2001: The Second National Technology Transfer Conference and Exposition, Volume 1
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Accession Number
92N22477
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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