500GB optical proof-of-concept could redefine archival data

Optera uses photoluminescence instead of lasers for long-term optical storage solutionsSpectral hole burning encodes data by ...
Nature

Blue-laser patent battles, optical-disk test standards, and more

Aided by the major motion picture studios, Sony's Blu-ray format has emerged as the preferred choice for high-definition video technology, but according to market data released by ABI Research, ...
eCoustics

Backert Labs Unveils Optik Phono 1.1 Equalizer for DS Audio Cartridges—and It’s Not for the Faint of Wallet

Priced at $11,500, the new Optik Phono 1.1 from Backert Labs makes its intentions clear immediately: this is unapologetically high-end, highly specialized hardware built for owners of DS Audio optical ...
Nature

Optical sensors articles from across Nature Portfolio

Optical sensors are a broad class of device for detecting light intensity. This can be just a simple component for notifying when ambient light levels rise above or fall below a prescribed level, or a ...