How did Peter Grünberg’s Discovery Impact Nanotechnology?
Grünberg’s discovery of GMR revolutionized the field of nanotechnology by demonstrating how quantum mechanical effects could be utilized in practical applications. This paved the way for advancements in spintronics, a branch of nanotechnology that exploits the intrinsic spin of electrons and their associated magnetic moment, in addition to their charge. GMR has also facilitated the miniaturization of electronic devices, contributing to the development of compact and high-capacity data storage solutions.
