The Physics of Data Storage: Does Information Have Weight in SSDs?
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LorenDB
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article explores the quirky scientific question of whether data stored on SSDs has physical weight. The author investigates the physics behind solid-state drives, examining concepts like electrons, floating gates, and E=mc² to determine if a full SSD actually weighs more than an empty one. While acknowledging that the science suggests a tiny measurable difference (on the order of femtograms), the article presents this as a fun, speculative thought experiment rather than serious scientific analysis, aimed at entertaining tech enthusiasts with an unusual perspective on data storage.
Key quotes
· 5 pulled'Data has weight.'
I dove into electrons, floating gates, E=mc², and (nearly) every heated Reddit thread on whether your full SSD secretly gains a few femtograms.
The science says yes… kind of, but like any good tech enthusiast, I had to question it all.
This is a bit of a nutty blathering and should not be taken seriously. It is meant as a fun musing
Explore the quirky notion that data has weight, especially in SSDs, and learn the science behind this fun idea!
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