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Title: Tutorial: Time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) for thermal property characterization of bulk and thin film materials

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5046944· OSTI ID:1479595

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
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AR DE-AR0000743
OSTI ID:
1479595
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 124 Journal Issue: 16; ISSN 0021-8979
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American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
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