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Section H: Magneto-Optic, Photonic and Acousto-Optic Applications

Bandgap tuning by lattice distortion in V and Ga doped TiO2

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Pages 91-95 | Received 10 Dec 2018, Accepted 16 Jul 2018, Published online: 16 Apr 2019

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