Presented by:

Anandhakumar P
1711009
B.Tech IT
 Holographic Optical Data Storage or System(HODS)

 The Revolutionary data storage technology

 Uses images (holograms) rather than bits to store data
 Images imposed in material
 Uses a combination of Lasers & Optical materials to achieve this .
 This is a Volumetric approach.
Overview of HODS :
What is SLM ?
SLM - Spatial Light Modulator

 SLM is a special device that can manipulate light by modulating the

amplitude, phase or polarization of the light waves in the three
dimensions of space at the time.
Example: SLM is commonly used in overhead projectors such as
those used in schools and office conference rooms.

 SLM consists 1-D or 2-D or 3-D arrays of light modulating elements.

SLM converts the digital data 1’s or 0’s into a 3-D array of dark
spots.
Recording:
Data stream is sent to the SLM

 1’s transmit light, 0’s block light

Beam is split

 Light passing through SLM is the signal (object) beam

 Reflected beam is the reference beam

 Beams interfere in the medium to produce hologram much like

before
Recording by Figure:
Reading:

Beam no longer split .

Reference beam is diffracted off the recorded grating

(hologram).

Reconstructs matrix.

Projected using optic onto CCD.

Converts into data stream.

Reading by Figure:
Long Term !

 DVD’s with 10 terabytes on them

Less need for compression techniques (depending on

internet communications)

Even smaller computers (hard drive one of the

largest components)

Less power to drive = longer lasting laptops

Interesting Facts:

With predicted technology a 1cm3 laser cube is equal

 6,944,440 1.44MB floppy discs
 14,286 700 MB CD-ROM’s
 40 250 GB hard drives
 25 million books of the Library of Congress(US)
 Application:

 HOE bi-focal contact lenses are being manufactured.

 Compact disc players use holograms to handle light.

Grocery store scanners use spinning holograms

High resolution spectrometers use holographic gratings.

Advantages:
 High capacity --It can store at least 1 TB of data per
square inch of storage medium.

 Long Durability – The Holographic data storage disk can

last for at least 50 years.

 high transfer rates – Up to 1GB per seconds which is 40

times faster DVD.
DISADVANTAGE:

 The longer archiving capability will produce less material to

dispose .

 There are already emerging storage devices such as 3D

optical data storage.

 holography but can store more data, specifically up to

petabytes 1000 TB of data.
Conclusion:

Built on technology that’s around for 40+ years

HUGE capacity, Very fast, Smaller

Parallel processing

Current storage methods fundamental limits of storage

density

Stationary parts for some techniques