What does Blu-ray Disc stand for?

Blu-ray Disc is an optical disc format utilizing a blue violet laser. By combining "Blue" and "Ray", it becomes "Blu-ray Disc". ... more

The name Blu-ray is derived from the underlying technology, which utilizes a blue-violet laser to read and write data. The name is a combination of "Blue" (blue-violet laser) and "Ray" (optical ray). • Who developed Blu-ray Disc? The Blu-ray Disc format was developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of leading consumer electronics, personal computer and media manufacturers, with more than 170 member companies from all over the world. Some of the major backers are: Hollywood StudiosIT CompaniesConsumer ElectronicsMedia Companies Columbia PicturesAppleHitachiMaxell Hollywood PicturesDellLGFujifilm Lion's Gate EntertainmentHPJVCMemorex MGM MatsushitaOptodisc Paramount MitsubishiPhilips Screen Gem Pictures PanasonicRicoh Sony Pictures PioneerRitek Tristar Pictures SamsungTDK Twentieth Century Fox SharpVerbatim Universal Music Group Sony Walt Disney Pictures Thomson Warner Bros. Entertainment • How big is a Blu-ray Disc and what does it look like? A standard Blu-ray Disc is 12 ... more