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Record 1 2021-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Magnetism and Electromagnetism
  • Electronics
DEF

... the large change in the electrical resistance which is induced by the application of a magnetic field to thin films composed of alternating ferromagnetic and nonmagnetic layers.

Key term(s)
  • giant magneto-resistance
  • giant magneto-resistance effect

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Magnétisme et électromagnétisme
  • Électronique
DEF

[...] effet quantique observé dans les structures de films minces composées d'une alternance de couches ferromagnétiques et de couches non magnétiques [...]

Key term(s)
  • magnéto-résistance géante

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Magnetismo y electromagnetismo
  • Electrónica
CONT

El efecto de la magnetorresistencia gigante se descubrió en 1988 y su importancia se puso de manifiesto rápidamente, pues a mediados de los '90 las cabezas lectoras de IBM ya se basaban en ello. En esencia, este efecto permite que puedas leer la información magnética almacenada en el disco o soporte magnético con mayor precisión y sensibilidad, con lo cual se pueden fabricar unidades magnéticas más pequeñas, y por tanto posibilita aumentar la densidad de grabación.

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Record 2 2003-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • International Relations
OBS

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Middle East and North Africa Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Relations internationales
OBS

Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international, Direction générale du Moyen-Orient et de l'Afrique du Nord.

Spanish

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