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Breakthrough in magnetic devices could make computers more powerful

12-06-2006 · University of Bath

Scientists at the Universities of Bath, Bristol and Leeds have created novel 'spintronic' devices that could point the way for the next generation of more powerful and permanent data storage chips in computers.

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