Peter Grünberg's work significantly impacted the creation of which product?
Digital watches
Smartphones
Laptops
Electric cars
Answer
Laptops owe their existence in part to Peter Grünberg's groundbreaking research. His discovery of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) revolutionized data storage technology, leading to the development of compact and portable hard disk drives. GMR sensors are crucial components in modern laptops, enabling the efficient reading and writing of vast amounts of digital information.
Unveiling the Brilliance: The Peter Grünberg Quiz
More Questions
Other than the Nobel Prize, Grünberg received which prestigious German award?
Which technology did NOT directly benefit from Grünberg's discovery?
As a result of Grünberg's work, hard drives have become what?
Giant magnetoresistance was first observed in what kind of layers?
How is data stored in devices that use giant magnetoresistance?
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