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The authors derive general equations for the electrical conductivities of thin films from four-probe measurements. They discuss some special common cases.
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In conclusion, the authors wish to thank V. V. Postnikov and Yu. A. Romanov for discussion and valuable comments.
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Kon'kov, V.L., Rubtsova, R.A. Theory of electrical conductivity measurements in semiconductor films by means of probes. Soviet Physics Journal 8, 97–101 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00823754
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