A review on the fabrication technology of X-ray reflector

Li Ming; Wu Jieli; Wu Yongqian; Xu Yan; Zhang Dongni; Hong Zhen; Yang Fugui; Wan Yongjian

doi:10.12086/oee.2020.200205

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