Linear and non-linear piezoresistance coefficients in cubic semiconductors. I. Theoretical formulations

Journal de Physique III

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 237-266

  Durand, S ^a   Tellier, C R ^a  

^a Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique   (France)

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EID: 0012024471     PISSN: 11554320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1051/jp3:1996121     Document Type: Article

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