Development of three-dimensional high-density optical data storage and photonic crystals in photo-polymers with a superresolution imaging system [ 2002-01-01 - 2004-03-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Mr Daniel Day (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Min Gu (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Development of three-dimensional high-density optical data storage and photonic crystals in photo-polymers with a superresolution imaging system. The aim of this project is to develop a three-dimensional (3-D) high-density optical data storage method and photonic crystals in photo-polymers using a superresolution imaging system. As a result, it is possible to produce a 3-D data density of approximately 10 Tbits/cm3 in low-cost and erasable photo-polymers, equivalent to 3000 times the information in a current digital video disc (DVD). 3-D polymer-based photonic crystals will provide fast, low-cost and compact all-optics devices for optical computing technology. Consequently, the capacity and speed of information super-highways will be significantly increased, which enhances the internationally competitive ability of Australia in information technology.

Funding Amount $347,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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