Which phenomenon limits data density in optical storage?

💡 Explanation

Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) broadens signal pulses, because the difference in refractive indices seen by different polarization modes causes differential group delay. Therefore PMD limits data density, rather than chromatic aberration or birefringence that mainly affect beam focus or shape.

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