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AbstractThe desirable properties of
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Table 5.2: Comparison ofabsorption
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energies, flat-on exposure geometry
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Bruzzi M., Bucciolini M., Cirrone G
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AbstractThe utilization of a probe
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Appendix 2LIST AND DESCRIPTION OF D
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Appendix 3PUBLICAnONS, PATENTS AND