Back to the physical format: they create an optical disc capable of storing almost 15 thousand 4K movies – 2024-05-04 16:41:26

2024-05-04 16:41:26

At the Shanghai University of Science and Technology, a team of scientists has revealed to the world the development of a nanoscale 3D optical disk, an innovation that aims to be a significant advance in the field of data and file storage.

This new optical disc stands out for its unprecedented capacity to hold up to 1.6 petabits of information, equivalent to approximately 200,000 gigabytes (GB) or for the average user who does not understand much computer language, about 14,285 movies in 4K quality, which It is more than what could normally be seen.

To put these figures in the real world, while a conventional hard drive currently includes between 1 and 2 terabytes of capacity (1 TB = 1,000 GB)this next-generation drive looks like a true revolution in storage, providing a volume of space hitherto unattainable for the average user.

With this disc, the heaviest movies, that is, the long ones in 4K, can be viewed on a television without the need for streaming platforms. (Photo: Christin Klose/dpa)

The key to this considerable storage capacity lies in its three-dimensional structure, which By leveraging 100 distinct layers, it far overcomes the limitation of single-layer systems found in traditional optical discs.

This structure allows for unprecedented storage density, which may be an important precedent in how media is conceived to store data.

High density is also achieved thanks to the extremely small size of the storage points, just barely 54 nanometersmade possible by the use of an advanced dual laser data writing technique and the implementation of a light-sensitive material known as AIE-DDPR.

These points, significantly smaller than those used in previous technologies, allow for a maximization of storage space that is unmatched in this era.

With the arrival of this optical disk, information from each sector of the world can be stored in a small object without the need for large expenses in storage media and machines. – (Illustrative Image Infobae)

The decline of physical formats has been evident in recent yearswith companies of the caliber of Disney ceding territory to other companies in the sector such as Sony, thus seeking to adapt to the new dynamics of the world market.

Also, currently the preference for digital and streaming content has relegated the physical format to the background, however, the potential impact of this development on data centers is considerable.

The possibility of storing massive volumes of information in physically reduced spaces could mean a paradigmatic change in data storage management and strategies at a global level, offering a palpable solution to the challenge of managing the growing accumulation of digital data.

This invention also contributes to mitigating the negative impact of technology on the environment. (Illustrative Image Infobae)

This technology not only represents a significant advance in terms of capacity, but also suggests improvements in the energy efficiency and sustainability of data centers.

More compact storage and with greater density it could lead to a reduction in the physical space necessary for these centers, which in turn could imply lower energy consumption and, consequently, an environmental impact that is significantly reduced.

Besides, The durable nature of this type of optical storage offers additional benefits in terms of security and long-term data preservation.compared to mechanical hard drives that are susceptible to failure and deterioration over time.

Regarding its viability, it is reinforced by its different uses in various aspects of society. From using it to save movies or series with the highest image quality that can later be played on the computer, or also to store heavy information that previously required several disks to save them.

By: Infobae