An analytic expression for the magnetoresistance of a symmetric granul
ar array is derived from a semiclassical transport equation, and the s
olution is applied to a simple cubic structured system. The influence
of granular size, packing density, conductivity, electron mean free pa
th, and interfacial resistance on magnetoresistance in granular system
s is discussed in detail. (C) 1996 American Institute of Physics.