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Title: Bulk GaN alpha-particle detector with large depletion region and improved energy resolution

Journal Article · · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1390331
Journal Information:
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Journal Name: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment Vol. 849 Journal Issue: C; ISSN 0168-9002
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Netherlands
Language:
English
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Cited by: 21 works
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