As a result of Grünberg's work, hard drives have become what?
Louder
Slower
More affordable
Heavier
Answer
Hard drives have become more affordable as a result of Grünberg's work. His discovery of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) led to the development of new magnetic read heads for hard drives, which increased their storage capacity and reduced their cost. This technology is now used in all modern hard drives.
Unveiling the Brilliance: The Peter Grünberg Quiz
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