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Quantum behaviour of molecule-based magnets: basic aspects (quantum tunneling and quantum coherence) and applications (hardware for quantum computers and magnetic refrigeration). A tutorial

Javier Tejada

Published May 1, 2001• 32 citations
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10.1016/s0277-5387(01)00684-2

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