Data Storage Institute (DSI)

Quartz microspheres could enhance the resolution of an optical microscope beyond its classical diffraction limit

Better insulation makes phase-change memory work faster and more efficiently

A germanium–tellurium alloy could form the basis for reconfigurable electronic switches

The invisible quantum link between pairs of photons can be tailored for specific applications

Hybrid designs could greatly enhance the resonant response of terahertz metamaterials

An optimization program that combines the use of two parallel algorithms has found an ultra-compact design for an optical coupler

Hard disk drives could cram ten terabits of data per square inch of area using a new read head design

A hard-drive head designed to work without magnetic shields can store higher densities of data

Electric fields can help magnetic hard drive heads write data, which may lead to higher storage densities

Quicker computation of a hologram for 3D scenes makes real-time operation viable on a personal computer

A compact water-circulation system prevents stacks of electronic chips from getting too hot

A tailored material combination may boost the sensitivity of future disk-drive read heads