A method is provided for making the storage media having data stored thereon. In one aspect of the making of storage media, a first layer is formed, where the first layer is substantially transparent to a predetermined first radiant energy used for reading the data. Next, a second layer is formed on...http://www.google.com/patents/US7649827?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7649827 - High capacity digital data storage by transmission of radiant energy through arrays of small diameter holes