A direct access storage device that is written and read by light. The most common types are CD, DVD and Blu-ray. As removable media, optical discs superseded the earlier magnetic disk cartridges ...

Scientists have proposed a new type of data storage device that harnesses the powerful properties of quantum mechanics. The ultra-high-density optical memory device would consist of numerous ...

Optical memory devices, which use light to read and write data, offer the potential of durable, fast and energy-efficient ...

Optical data storage is the use of light to write and read information to and from a memory device. Storage can be achieved by using lasers to pattern a surface, such as on a compact disc ...

Optical storage was a popular and widespread solution, even becoming standard in laptops where device space is seriously ...

Examples include: Modern computer systems, such as mobile phones and MP3 players, all make use of solid state storage devices. These have no moving parts, which means they can: Be smaller ...

Under the deal announced Monday, the two companies will develop and market optical storage devices, such as computer hard drives, or CD-ROMs and DVD-ROM drives, the companies said in a statement.