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technology16 days ago•5 min saved

Microsoft's Glass Storage Aims for a 10,000-Year Data Archive

Microsoft's Project Silica demonstrates storing data in laser-etched borosilicate glass via phase-voxel encoding across multiple layers, yielding up to 4.8 terabytes on a 0.08-inch-thick chip. The four-dimensional approach (voxel plus light phase) promises a durable archival medium with a claimed 10,000-year lifespan, addressing the digital dark age by offering a cost-effective, long-term alternative to magnetic media for libraries and archives.

via Gizmodo|

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technology16 days ago•6 min saved

Microsoft's Glass Archive Promises 10,000-Year Data Durability

Microsoft Research has demonstrated a glass-based data-storage system that uses laser-induced nano-explosions to encode information in a borosilicate glass block, storing 4.8 TB in a 12 cm square—roughly 2 million books—with data readable via a microscope. The approach promises near-permanent archival storage, potentially lasting 10,000 years at 290°C and longer at room temperature, offering a more durable alternative to magnetic tapes and hard drives, albeit requiring specialized hardware to write and read.

via Nature|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

The Promising Future of Glass Storage: Microsoft's Project Silica

Microsoft Research's "Project Silica" aims to revolutionize data storage by using small glass plates to store massive amounts of data for thousands of years. Unlike magnetic storage, which requires frequent re-copying and increases energy consumption, the data written in glass is impossible to change. Each glass plate can hold several terabytes of data and could last up to 10,000 years. This sustainable technology offers a more compact and long-lasting alternative to traditional data centers.

via Slashdot|

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