News Physics Physicists stored data in quantum holograms made of twisted light A new experiment creates data-storing holograms from spiraling particles of light. DrPixel/Moment/Getty Images Plus By James R. Riordon February 7, 2023 at 9:00 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Particles of twisted light that have been entangled using quantum mechanics offer a new approach to dense and secure data storage. Holograms that produce 3-D images and serve as security features on credit cards are usually made with patterns laid down with beams of laser light.