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Hysteresis loopet, often referred to as a hysteresis loop, is a graphical representation of the relationship between a changing input and the resulting output of a system where the output depends not only on the current input but also on the history of past inputs. This phenomenon is common in magnetic materials, where the magnetization of a material does not change instantaneously with the applied magnetic field. Instead, it lags behind, creating a loop when the field is cycled.

The loop traces a path from an unmagnetized state, through increasing positive and negative magnetic field strengths, and back to the initial state. Key characteristics of a hysteresis loop include remanence, which is the magnetization remaining after the applied field is removed, and coercivity, the field strength required to reduce the magnetization to zero. The area enclosed by the loop represents energy loss, typically dissipated as heat.

In a broader context, hysteresis loops can describe the behavior of various systems, including mechanical materials exhibiting elasticity and plasticity, electronic components like relays and Schmitt triggers, and even biological systems. The shape and size of the loop provide crucial information about the material's or system's properties, such as its response to alternating stimuli, energy dissipation, and memory effects. Understanding hysteresis loops is fundamental in fields ranging from electrical engineering and materials science to thermodynamics and control theory.