Record-Shattering Molecule Stores Data at “Dark Side of the Moon” Temperatures

 


Researchers from The University of Manchester and The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a novel molecule capable of storing data at extremely low temperatures, comparable to the frigid conditions on the moon’s dark side at night.

Their results, published in Nature, point toward the potential for future data storage devices no larger than a postage stamp, yet capable of holding up to 100 times more information than today’s leading technologies.

“The new single-molecule magnet developed by the research team can retain its magnetic memory up to 100 Kelvin, which is about minus 173 degrees Celsius, or as cold as an evening on the moon,” co-lead author Professor Nicholas Chilton, from the ANU Research School of Chemistry, said.

“This is a significant advancement from the previous record of 80 Kelvin, which is around minus 193 degrees Celsius. If perfected, these molecules could pack large amounts of information into tiny spaces.

“Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973. Technology has come a long way since then and nowadays we listen to music through new digital mediums such as Spotify and even TikTok.

“This new molecule could lead to new technologies that could store about three terabytes of data per square centimeter. That’s equivalent to around 40,000 CD copies of The Dark Side of the Moon album squeezed into a hard drive the size of a postage stamp, or around half a million TikTok videos.”

Responding to massive data demands

As internet use continues to rise, with more people streaming content, using social media, and uploading data to the cloud, the need for advanced information technology systems capable of handling vast volumes of digital information is rapidly increasing.

Magnetic materials have traditionally been central to data storage, with current hard drives relying on the magnetization of small areas composed of many atoms that work collectively to preserve information.

In contrast, single-molecule magnets can store data within individual molecules, eliminating the need for neighboring atoms and opening the door to significantly higher storage densities.

Bringing magnets closer to practicality

But the challenge has always been the incredibly cold temperatures required for them to function.

“While still a long way from working in a standard freezer, or at room temperature, data storage at 100 Kelvin, or about minus 173 degrees Celsius, could be feasible in huge data centers, such as those used by Google,” co-lead author Professor David Mills, from The University of Manchester, said.

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