Red and Blue Laser CDs: How Much Data Can They Hold? (ILAP)

Physical Concepts Examined:
1. Diffraction
2. Laser disc design

Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION

FURTHER INTRODUCTION: TWO IMPORTANT DESIGN FEATURES

THE PROBLEM REQUIREMENTS

THE ANNULAR DATA AREA AND TRACK PITCH

DIFFRACTION LIMITS FOR TRACK PITCH AND LINEAR DATA DENSITY

CAV VERSUS CLV DISC DRIVES

LINEAR DATA DENSITY

DIGITAL VIDEO COMPRESSION

APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS

APPENDIX B: NOTES FOR THE TEACHER

APPENDIX C: SAMPLE SOLUTION AND ANALYSIS