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StuartW · 06-24-2000, 11:13 PM

Constellation 3d www.c-3d.net/ have recently demonstrated a protype CD ROM with huge capacities. The Fluorescent Multi-layer Discs ( FMD-ROM), have dozens of layers, each the capacity of a DVD.Each of the pits in the disc is filled with fluorescent material.When the light from the laser hits the fluorescent matter,it glows, which is picked up by the reader and registered as 0 or 1. Unlike reflected light in conventional lasers, fluorescent light is incoherent, which means it is less affected by flaws and scratches.It is likely that the player will use a blue laser with a wavelength 400nm. It is claimed the system will be backwardly compatible, and should ship out within a year.
This poses the question what on earth would you store on a 50GB + CD. ?

[This message has been edited by StuartW (edited 06-25-2000).]

06-24-2000, 11:13 PM	#2
StuartW Member (9 bit) Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Midlands England Posts: 458	Constellation 3d www.c-3d.net/ have recently demonstrated a protype CD ROM with huge capacities. The Fluorescent Multi-layer Discs ( FMD-ROM), have dozens of layers, each the capacity of a DVD.Each of the pits in the disc is filled with fluorescent material.When the light from the laser hits the fluorescent matter,it glows, which is picked up by the reader and registered as 0 or 1. Unlike reflected light in conventional lasers, fluorescent light is incoherent, which means it is less affected by flaws and scratches.It is likely that the player will use a blue laser with a wavelength 400nm. It is claimed the system will be backwardly compatible, and should ship out within a year. This poses the question what on earth would you store on a 50GB + CD. ? [This message has been edited by StuartW (edited 06-25-2000).]