Computer memory with crystal

Computer users may soon store their data on glass hard drives, after scientists have successfully developed "crystal memory".

Scientists at the University of Southampton (UK) used lasers to transform glass, making it possible to store data inside. The team said crystal memory could store more data, withstand higher temperatures and less damage than today's popular hard drives.

Data can be stored on crystal memory. (Photo: Daily Mail)

Currently, a crystal memory the size of a mobile phone screen can store 50GB of data, equivalent to the capacity of Blu-ray Disc. Crystal memory can withstand temperatures up to 982 degrees Celsius and has durability for thousands of years.

According to the Daily Mail , scientists created crystal memory using lasers to create tiny dots called "voxel" into pure silicon glass to change the direction of light transmission in the type. This material. The voxel holes can then be read by an optical decoder, allowing computer users to record and delete data like on a regular hard drive.

Dr. Martynas Beresna, head of the study, said: 'Our developed crystal memory can store data permanently. This technology can also be used to develop high-quality, stable and portable memory.

The team emphasized that crystal memory is suitable for organizations and companies that need to store large data. Currently, companies often have to back up their data every 5-10 years because of the short lifespan of similar hard drives.

Scientists are working with a Lithuanian company to market this crystal memory product as soon as possible.