How do hard drives work? - Kanawat Senanan
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The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the generations of engineers, material scientists, and quantum physicists who influenced the creation of this incredibly powerful and precise tool.
Hard drives use magnetic film as a storage medium. What are other ways to store a large amount of data in a small space? Compare their advantage or disadvantage against each other.
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- Educator Kanawat Senanan
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