Extra credit projects (will be updated with more projects)

1. Search for Albert Fert, the inventor of the GMR (giant magneto resistance) on google.com and write a 2 page essay in your own words explaining

a. what is this phenomenon

b. what does this discovery say about engineering and science

c. what are the applications of the GMR and results of your own research about existing devices, including manufacturers, models, that actually make use of this technology.

This is worth 75 homework points.