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January 20, 2026Open Access

Five-Dimensional Optical Data Storage in Fused Silica Glass: A Paradigm Shift in Long-Term Digital Preservation with Applications to Global Cultural and Scientific Heritage

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To investigate the capability of five-dimensional optical data storage in fused silica glass for sustainable digital preservation.
Analyzed current data storage methods and their limitations.
Explored the properties of fused silica glass as a substrate for 5D optical storage.
Assessed the environmental and economic implications of using 5D storage for archival purposes.
Identified significant limitations of traditional data storage technologies.
Demonstrated the superior longevity and energy efficiency of 5D optical data storage.
Highlighted the potential for 5D optical storage to support global cultural and scientific heritage.

Abstract

This dissertation presents a comprehensive analysis of five-dimensional (5D) optical datastorage technology utilizing fused silica glass substrates as a transformative solution tothe escalating challenges of long-term digital preservation. Contemporary data storageparadigms, predicated on magnetic and electronic media, exhibit inherent limitations inlongevity, energy efficiency, and maintenance requirements that render them economicallyand environmentally unsustainable for archival applications.

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