VIENNA, Austria (Kashmir English): Scientists at the University of Vienna here have developed a QR code smaller than a bacterium in a significant breakthrough in micro-scale data storage technology.
A research team from the University developed the tiny QR code by using beams of charged particles to engrave it onto a special type of ceramic material.
This material is capable of storing and preserving data for decades while remaining readable.
Spanning over an area of just 1.98 square micrometers, Guinness World Records has officially recognized it as the smallest QR code of its kind.
Despite its functionality, when scanned, the code directs users to the university’s website.
QR code cannot be seen under normal light
The code is so small that it cannot be seen under normal light, rather an electron microscope is needed to view it.
Researchers believe that the innovation could pave the way for advanced data storage solutions and applications in nanotechnology.
