Observation of Exchange Anisotropy in Single-Phase Layer-Structured Oxides with Long Periods.
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SUBMITTER: Huang Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4613731 | biostudies-other | 2015
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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