Method for storing and acquiring information using fluorescence defects in wide bandgap materials

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing data storage methods such as magnetic, electrical, and optical storage face challenges with environmental sensitivity, data loss, and limited capacity, particularly in storing large amounts of computer data.

Innovation Solution

A method for storing information using fluorescence defects in wide bandgap materials involves determining a processing parameter group to generate fluorescence defects at specific storage addresses, utilizing materials like diamond, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, aluminum nitride, and zinc oxide, and reading the stored information through fluorescence signal characterization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If magnetic storage or electrical storage is used, then storage capacity can be increased, but the system becomes sensitive to environmental conditions and prone to data loss

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoiddata stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces magnetic and electrical storage mechanisms with optical storage using fluorescence defects in wide bandgap materials. This substitution eliminates sensitivity to magnetic fields and electrical leakage while maintaining high storage capacity through the stable optical properties of the material system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates an inert environment by using wide bandgap materials with fluorescence defects that are inherently stable against environmental interference. The material's wide bandgap structure provides natural protection against thermal and electrical disturbances, creating a stable storage environment without requiring external protective measures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #39Inert atmosphere (Inert environment)

2Reliability

If optical storage is used, then data stability is improved, but storage capacity remains limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata stabilityVSAvoidstorage capacity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating spatially distributed fluorescence defects at specific storage addresses within the wide bandgap material. Each defect location can store information independently, and the material's three-dimensional structure allows for high-density spatial encoding, dramatically increasing storage capacity while maintaining optical stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional optical storage surfaces to three-dimensional volumetric storage within the wide bandgap material. By utilizing the depth dimension and creating fluorescence defects at various depths and positions, the system achieves multi-layer high-capacity storage while preserving the stability advantages of optical methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If traditional storage methods are used, then ease of operation is maintained, but energy consumption increases and environmental requirements become stricter

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational simplicityVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by utilizing the intrinsic fluorescence properties of wide bandgap materials. The fluorescence defects naturally emit detectable signals when excited, requiring minimal external intervention for read operations. The material's inherent stability reduces the need for complex environmental control systems, simplifying overall system operation while lowering energy requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach achieves high storage density, long-term retention, and low energy consumption while maintaining stability under high temperatures and electric fields.

Implementation Method 1

performing a processing at M storage addresses of the wide bandgap materials based on the processing parameter group, so that fluorescence defects matching the target information are generated at the M storage addresses

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluorescence: Fluorescence

Implementation Method 2

collecting fluorescence information at M storage addresses in wide bandgap materials, wherein the fluorescence information is configured to characterize a distribution of fluorescence defects at each storage address

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluorescence: Fluorescence

Data Source

PatentUS12579998B2Method for storing and acquiring information using fluorescence defects in wide bandgap materials

Publication Date: 2026.03.17 UNIV OF SCI & TECH OF CHINA

AI summary

A method for storing and acquiring information using fluorescence defects in wide bandgap materials, a device, an apparatus and a storage medium are provided, which are applied to a field of optical information storage technology. The method includes: determining a processing parameter group, where the processing parameter group is configured to store target information into wide bandgap materials, and the processing parameter group comprises at least one processing parameter; performing a processing at M storage addresses of the wide bandgap materials based on the processing parameter group, so that fluorescence defects matching the target information are generated at the M storage addresses, where M is a positive integer.