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What did Albert Fert discover?

  • Superconductivity

  • Giant magnetoresistance

  • Quantum tunneling

  • Photoelectric effect

Answer

Giant magnetoresistance, discovered by Albert Fert, refers to the significant change in electrical resistance of certain materials when exposed to a magnetic field. This discovery revolutionized the field of spintronics, enabling the development of new technologies such as magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) and spintronic devices for data storage and processing.
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