Development of laser-heated pedestal growth apparatus and single-crystal fiber growth

Yun DAI; Zhonghan ZHANG; Xibin WANG; Jin LI; Yong LONG; Liangbi SU; Yuchong DING; Anhua WU

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1007-5461. 2021.02.009

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