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IV–VI Semiconductors for Mid-infrared Optoelectronic Devices

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Mid-infrared Semiconductor Optoelectronics

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McCann, P.J. (2006). IV–VI Semiconductors for Mid-infrared Optoelectronic Devices. In: Krier, A. (eds) Mid-infrared Semiconductor Optoelectronics. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 118. Springer, London . https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-209-8_7

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