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International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves

First results of a 36 GHz SIS receiver

Denis Cr�t�, J. C. Pernot, Christine Letrou, P. Encrenaz

Published Jul 1, 1984• 0 citations
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10.1007/bf01009585

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