Diamonds as Data Vaults: Storing Terabytes for Millennia
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a diamond-based data storage technology capable of storing 1.85 terabytes per cubic centimeter, potentially preserving data for millions of years. This method uses fluorescent vacancy centers within the diamond's atomic structure to encode information, achieving a storage density 2,000 times greater than standard Blu-ray discs. While not yet commercially viable due to high equipment costs, the technology shows promise for long-term data preservation, appealing to organizations like government agencies and research institutes.