Data Storage Institute (DSI)

A quantum effect allows infrared measurements to be performed by detecting visible light, bringing opportunities for cheaper, better performance spectroscopy

An analysis of electron behavior explains why the phase-change material iron-tellurium best conducts electricity in its disordered amorphous phase

A clever electro-thermal actuator and lever system keeps hard drive recording heads on track

Manipulating magnetic and electric dipoles inside nanostructured insulators enables newfound control of light polarization at any angle

A more efficient way to write data into non-volatile memory devices improves their performance

Device architecture that can tune a material’s magnetic properties could reduce the power consumption of memories

A mysterious effect in which particles do not
scatter light has been observed at optical wavelengths for the first time

Resistive random-access memory that avoids an initial forming process improves fabrication methods and reliability

A combination of advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability

An unusual silicon-rich alloy offers enhanced
channeling of light for optical computer chips

Silicon-based films that are useful for waveguides have been made at temperatures low enough to be compatible with standard manufacturing processes

Eliminating mechanical vibrations leads to
better performing mechatronic systems