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Publication
Physics Today
Paper
Basic research in the information technology industry
Abstract
An overview of the physics based exploratory research going on in the field of information technology is presented. The incorporation of giant magnetoresistance (GMR) sensors into the hard-disk drives has the capability of energizing the entire industry. In regard with it, the highlights of IBM Research work in the microelectronics sector are also reported.