What is the Greatest Info Density? DNA Holds Record

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DNA is recognized as having the highest theoretical information density, but recent experiments have demonstrated that a single 5CB molecule can store 1024 bits of data, averaging nearly 30 bits per atom. The discussion highlights the impressive capacity of molecular storage, which surpasses traditional methods. The specifics of how this data is stored in 5CB remain a point of curiosity and intrigue. The conversation emphasizes the potential of molecular data storage technologies. Overall, the exploration of information density continues to reveal groundbreaking possibilities in data storage.
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What is the greatest theoretical information density?
I don't care if you can read the stored information or not.

From what I understand, DNA currently holds the record for information density.
 
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DNA isn't even close. Highest density I've seen done experimentally is 1024 bits of data stored on a single 5CB (C18H19N) molecule. That's nearly 30 bits per atom on average.
 
K^2 said:
...nearly 30 bits per atom on average.

Wow! How on Earth is it stored?!
 

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