They could then be displayed using a projector with a laser source and
micro-holographic optical elements.
GE researchers said they have successfully demonstrated a threshold micro-holographic storage material that can support 500 gigabytes of storage capacity in a standard DVD-size disc.
GE's micro-holographic discs will be able to be read and recorded on systems very similar to a typical Blu-ray or DVD player.
Although GE's holographic storage technology represents a breakthrough in capacity, the hardware and formats are so similar to current optical storage technology that the micro-holographic players will enable consumers to play back their CDs, DVDs and BDs.
GE researchers have successfully demonstrated a threshold
micro-holographic storage material that can support 500 gigabytes of storage capacity in a standard DVD-size disc.
According to a report by BBC News, the micro-holographic disc, which is the same size as existing DVD discs, is aimed at the archive industry.
Micro-holographic discs can store more data than DVDs or Blu-ray because they store information on the disc in three dimensions, rather than just pits on the surface of the disc.
In a statement, the firm said, "The hardware and formats are so similar to current optical storage technology that the micro-holographic players will enable consumers to play back their CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs."
Timothy's design is a circular, handheld device operated by a
micro-holographic "virtual" buttons and is called Orbit.
They can then be displayed using a projector with a laser source and
micro-holographic optical elements (see summary in sidebar).