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Title: Positron surface state as a spectroscopic probe for characterizing surfaces of topological insulator materials

Journal Article · · Physical Review B

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER46352; AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1319973
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Journal Name: Physical Review B Vol. 94 Journal Issue: 11; ISSN 2469-9950
Publisher:
American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 15 works
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Web of Science

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