What Is an Optical Disk?

December 19, 2023

An optical disk is a computer storage medium that utilizes optical storage technology for reading and writing data. This disk relies on laser beams, emitted by a laser head within an optical disk drive, to both read and write information. Optical disks encompass various formats like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.

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