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Optical information memory medium for recording and erasing information

US4947372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1989
Grant dateAug 7, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/165
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Recording and erasing optical information can be done by using an alloy film capable of forming two stable crystalline states differing in crystal texture and optical characteristics by being irradiated with optical energies under different conditions. The memory film includes 35-45 atom % of Indium (In) and 55-65 atom % of antimony (Sb).

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