Abstract

A mass read–write memory system has been devised based on holographic storage on an erasable and reversible continuous storage medium and pseudorandom electronic selection depending on compounded selection and an internal electrically and light addressable storing matrix array (latrix). This paper discusses the significance to computer design and usage as well as the concepts of the proposed memory. Feasible solutions for all necessary elements were found, and some of their key aspects are considered in detail in the following three papers.

© 1970 Optical Society of America

Optics for a Read–Write Holographic Memory

W. C. Stewart and L. S. Cosentino
Appl. Opt. 9(10) 2271-2275 (1970)

Experimental Holographic Read-Write Memory Using 3-D Storage

L. d’Auria, J. P. Huignard, C. Slezak, and E. Spitz
Appl. Opt. 13(4) 808-818 (1974)

Write–Read–Erase in Situ Optical Memory Using Thermoplastic Holograms

L H. Lin and H. L. Beauchamp
Appl. Opt. 9(9) 2088-2092 (1970)

Heterodyne Readout for Read-Write Holographic Memories

R. S. Mezrich and W. C. Stewart
Appl. Opt. 12(11) 2677-2682 (1973)

MnBi Films as Potential Storage Media in Holographic Optical Memories

T. C. Lee
Appl. Opt. 11(2) 384-389 (1972)