Blue-laser CD technology

Article Abstract:

Researchers are attempting to develop blue lasers for CD players, which would vastly expand the amount of information that could be stored on a compact disc. Advances in the development of wide band-gap semiconductor lasers are discussed.

Innovations, Computer storage devices, Compact disc players, Semiconductor lasers, Compact disc players and recorders, High-density storage

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Flanders: Europe's new technology center in Belgium

Article Abstract:

The region of Flanders in Belgium is fast becoming a center for high-technology in Europe due to the dense concentration of high-technology industries and government-funded centers for research and commercialization.

High technology industry, Belgium, Science and technology policy, Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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The 1997 National Medal of Technology

Article Abstract:

The 1997 National Medal of Technology is awarded to Ray M. Dolby, Robert S. Ledley, Norman R. Augustine, Vinton G. Cerf and Robert E. Kahn for their contribution to the commercialization of technology.

Officials and employees, Achievements and awards, Technology, Lockheed Martin Corp., LMT, Cerf, Vinton G., MCI Communications Corp., MCIC, Kahn, Robert E., Dolby Laboratories Inc., Augustine, Norman R., Dolby, Ray, Ledley, Robert S., Corporation of National Research Initiatives

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