infrared color
red
a red laser like a CD
I would expect red unless it is a blu-ray (that is blue)
a laser is used to read the information on the bottom of the disk
A laser
A laser and a lens system are used to read information on a CD.
Robert Hall invented the first semiconducter laser for CD players :)
A laser is used to alter the internal metal alloy layer of the CD-RW. The strength of the laser can be varied and this allows the alloy to be manipulated and the data on the CD to be changed.
Well, darling, the color of the laser used in a DVD drive is typically red. It's not like a rainbow of colors shooting out of there, just good ol' reliable red getting the job done. So, there you have it, red is the answer you were looking for.
A laser and a lens system are used to read information on a CD.
laser
A CD drive uses an infrared laser to read the data. An ultraviolet ray is used in Blu-Ray players, which gives them a much higher storage capacity.