Cheap glass can store data for eons

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the longevity of data storage in glass using laser-written patterns.
• Analyzed laser-written patterns in glass for stability over time
• Measured data degradation rates
• Conducted longevity tests at various conditions
• Laser-written patterns remain stable for up to 10,000 years
• Significant reduction in data degradation observed
• Supports potential for long-term data storage solutions