Abstract
A novel multiplexing technology in microholographic recording using beams that have an orbital angular momentum has been proposed. The multiplexing is carried out by changing the order of the phase singularity (m) of beams for recording and readout in multiple states. In the recording operation, multiple microholograms are formed at the same position of the recording medium by changing the value of m. In the readout operation, each of the multiple microholograms is selectively reproduced by changing the value of m. Microholograms with m≠0 have a spiral shape, and the handednesses, multiplicities, and pitches of the spiral differ from each other depending on the value of m. A readout signal simulation has demonstrated that the multiplexing of at least five bits is feasible. It is expected that a terabyte-order recording capacity will be achieved in microholographic recording by combining this technology with three-dimensional recording technology.
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