Turning Bluer
First-generation violet laser diodes have a maximum power output of 5mW. The high sensitivity of a silver-based reactive coating is required for plates to respond at that low of a threshold. The downsides to silver-halide plates—controlling processing and disposing of chemicals—are seen as potential barriers to adoption of the process.
DIGITAL PLATES -- Covering the Spectrum
Turning Bluer
First-generation violet laser diodes have a maximum power output of 5mW. The high sensitivity of a silver-based reactive coating is required for plates to respond at that low of a threshold. The downsides to silver-halide plates—controlling processing and disposing of chemicals—are seen as potential barriers to adoption of the process.