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https://sharp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/j1591728723341748405edfda53b2695.jpg391310Sharp’s development of a compact hologram laser and an OPIC photodetector for use in the optical pickup that reads information from the MD achieved both smaller size and lighter weight and sent shockwaves through the industry.