Time evolution of nanocontact structure between macroscopic metallic wires leading to nanowire formation

Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B: Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 548-553

  Correia, A ^a   Marques M I ^a   Garcia N ^a  

^a CSIC   (Spain)

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EID: 0343015294     PISSN: 10711023     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1116/1.589290     Document Type: Article

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