estimating the storage capacity of a cd/dvd using diffraction
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Estimating the storage capacity of a CD/DVD using diffraction
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CD/DVD drive
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How does a CD/DVD store data?
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Wavelength
Diffraction order m = +1
Diffraction order m = -1
Distance between rows of pits
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Measuring diffraction angles
You would record it as follows:
Also identify the wavelength of your laser.Then calculate d.