Statistical Mechanics
Magnetoresistance is the tendency of a material's electrical resistance to change when an external magnetic field is applied. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction between the charge carriers in a conductor or semiconductor and the magnetic field, influencing their motion and scattering processes. Understanding magnetoresistance is crucial for grasping how electrons behave in metals and its implications for magnetic materials.
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