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Title: Kelvin probe force microscopy of metallic surfaces used in Casimir force measurements

Journal Article · · Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1180915
Journal Information:
Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Vol. 90 Journal Issue: 6; ISSN 1050-2947
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 38 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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