Scientists Develop Data Encoding on Salt
July 15, 2018 | 12:03 |3934
Australian scientists developed a new data storage technology involving nano-sized crystals of salt encoded with information. The project was implemented by scientists from the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the University of New South Wales. Researchers Nick Riesen and Xuanzhao Pan claim that the new approach to data recording will be more energy-efficient than current conventional technologies. The new technology is based on nano-crystals of salt with light-emitting properties. It uses laser to alter the electronic state of the crystals, and therefore their fluorescence properties. Unlike other optical storages, in this technology data is rewritable. – With the use of data in society increasing dramatically due to the likes of social media, cloud computing and increased smartphone adoption, existing data storage technologies such as hard drive disks and solid-state storage are fast approaching their limits, – explains the project leader, Nick Riesen. – We have entered an age where new technologies are required to meet the demands of hundreds of a terabyte or even petabyte storage. One of the most promising techniques of achieving this is optical data storage. According to the team, the research shows that these fluorescent nanocrystals could represent a promising alternative to traditional magnetic – or hard drive disk – and solid-state data storage.Arslan KEMALOV
