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Title: BAlN thin layers for deep UV applications: BAlN thin layers for deep UV applications
Award ID(s):
1410874
PAR ID:
10043791
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
physica status solidi (a)
Volume:
212
Issue:
4
ISSN:
1862-6300
Page Range / eLocation ID:
745 to 750
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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