High-Q Fano Resonance in Terahertz Frequency Based on an Asymmetric Metamaterial Resonator.
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SUBMITTER: Xie Q
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6150870 | biostudies-other | 2018 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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