Geometry Dependent Evolution of the Resonant Mode in ZnO Elongated Hexagonal Microcavity.
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SUBMITTER: Dong H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4725883 | biostudies-other | 2016
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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