Nanotechnology makes a million gigabytes fit onto a single square inch
Just weeks ago, we had IBM demonstrating a new memory technology called the Racetrack memory which could increase storage by almost a hundred times. If that left you gasping, this new technological invention made by scientists of the Glasgow University would definitely knock you off. A molecule-sized switch created by the scientists of the University of Glasgow could increase storage by a mammoth 150,000 times. Yes, you read it right, nanotechnology could increase memory by 150,000 times. Coming back to the molecule-sized switch, this switch contains a functional nano-cluster which now makes it possible for two electron groups to co-exist. The electron groups, when placed at 0.32nm from each other, allow a maximum data storage capability of up to 4 petabits per square inch. And to give you a perspective of how much memory that is, 1 Petabit is equal to a million gigabytes. That means an iPod nano could come with a million gigabytes, once this technology becomes commercial. Now, let's hope and pray that this technology becomes commercial as soon as possible.
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Source: news.digitaltrends
