Graphene

Graphene for UPSC IAS

Graphene is composed of a monolayer of closely packed carbon atoms that form a hexagonal honeycomb lattice.

It is the building block of Graphite.

It is the thinnest, most electrically and thermally conductive material in the world.

Giant magnetoresistance

Giant magnetoresistance for UPSC IAS

Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) is a phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a material change in response to a magnetic field.