Simultaneous amplitude-contrast and phase-contrast surface plasmon resonance imaging by use of digital holography.
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SUBMITTER: Li S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3521296 | biostudies-other | 2012 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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