phase voxels

Phase voxels refer to the three-dimensional data storage method used in Microsoft Research's Project Silica, where femtosecond lasers etch data as voxels inside borosilicate glass. This archival technology can store terabytes of data in a single glass platter, with longevity measured in ten-thousand-year timescales. Recent developments have moved Project Silica from a laboratory curiosity to a demonstrable archival system, changing practical trade-offs that previously limited the approach. The tag covers discussions on the technical aspects, benefits, and progress of phase voxel glass storage for long-term data preservation.