Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, Volume. 42, Issue 5, 050801(2024)

Neutron irradiation related interfacial defects in lead zirconate titanate thick film

Maoyang PENG1,2, Dechao MENG1、*, and Zhengping FU2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Microsystem and Terahertz Research Center, Institute of Electronic Engineering,China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621999, China
  • 2College of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou 215123, China
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    Maoyang PENG, Dechao MENG, Zhengping FU. Neutron irradiation related interfacial defects in lead zirconate titanate thick film[J]. Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, 2024, 42(5): 050801

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    Category: RADIATION PHYSICS

    Received: Mar. 26, 2024

    Accepted: Jul. 15, 2024

    Published Online: Jan. 2, 2025

    The Author Email: Dechao MENG (孟德超)

    DOI:10.11889/j.1000-3436.2024-0024

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