Surface nanomachining using scanning tunnelling microscopy with a diamond tip
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nanotechnology Perceptions
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1660-6795
DOI: 10.4024/n19ly09a.ntp.06.01