Solution-processed lead-free bulk 0D Cs3Cu2I5 single crystal for indirect gamma-ray spectroscopy application

Qiang Xu; Juan Wang; Qindong Zhang; Xiao Ouyang; Maheng Ye; Weiting Xie; Xuewen Yan; Deyuan Li; Xiaoping Ouyang; Xiaobing Tang; Xiaodong Zhang

doi:10.1364/PRJ.412959

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