Specific approach of generalized ellipsometry for the determination of weak in-plane anisotropy: Application to Langmuir–Blodgett ultrathin films

Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision

Volumn 15, Issue 10, 1998, Pages 2769-2782

  Lecourt, B ^a   Blaudez, D ^a   Turlet, J M ^a  

^a UMR 5798   (France)

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EID: 85010114117     PISSN: 10847529     EISSN: 15208532     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1364/JOSAA.15.002769     Document Type: Article

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