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magnetostrictive delay line

storage, history An early storage device that used tensioned

wires of nickel alloy carrying longitudinal waves produced and

detected electromagnetically.

They had better storage behaviour than mercury delay lines.

[H. Epstein and O.B. Stram, "A High Performance

Magnetostriction-Sonic Delay Line," Transactions, Institute of

Radio Engineers, Professional Group on Ultrasonic Engineering,

1957, pp. 1-24].

(2002-11-08)

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