Synthesis by hydrothermal process of lanthanide orthophosphates for optical applications

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orthophosphates for optical applications

Aristeo Garrido-Hernandez

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Aristeo Garrido-Hernandez. Synthesis by hydrothermal process of lanthanide orthophosphates for optical applications. Other. Université Blaise Pascal - Clermont-Ferrand II, 2015. English. �NNT : 2015CLF22564�. �tel-01308533�

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Spécialité : Chimie, Sciences des Matériaux

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