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=== Applications of Spintronics ===
Spintronics has a wide range of applications, many of which are already being realized in the market:
* '''[[Data Storage]]''': Spintronic technologies, such as GMR-based read heads, are already integral to the functioning of modern hard disk drives, allowing for higher data density and faster read/write speeds.
* '''[[Non-Volatile Memory]]''': MRAM is a promising technology for future memory devices, offering the speed of SRAM with the non-volatility of flash memory, without the need for periodic refreshing.
* '''[[Quantum Computing]]''': Spintronics is being explored as a platform for quantum computing, where electron spins could be used as qubits, offering a scalable and potentially more stable alternative to charge-based qubits.
* '''[[Sensors]]''': Spintronic sensors, particularly those based on the GMR effect, are used in a variety of applications, from automotive systems to medical devices, where high sensitivity and reliability are required.