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Holographic data storage crystals for the LDEFLithium niobate is a significant electro-optic material, with potential applications in ultra high capacity storage and processing systems. Lithium niobate is the material of choice for many integrated optical devices and holographic mass memory systems. For crystals of lithium niobate were passively exposed to the space environment of the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). Three of these crystals contained volume holograms. Although the crystals suffered the surface damage characteristics of most of the other optical components on the Georgia Tech tray, the crystals were recovered intact. The holograms were severely degraded because of the lengthy exposure, but the bulk properties are being investigated to determine the spaceworthiness for space data storage and retrieval systems.
Document ID
19920018070
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Callen, W. Russell
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Gaylord, Thomas K.
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Second LDEF Post-Retrieval Symposium Abstracts
Subject Category
Solid-State Physics
Accession Number
92N27313
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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