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Advances in the crystal growth of semi-insulating CdZnTe for radiation detector applications

Szeles et al., 2002

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8035192358316319456
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Szeles C
Cameron S
Ndap J
Chalmers W
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IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science

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The growth of large-volume semi-insulating CdZnTe single crystals with improved structural perfection has been demonstrated by the electrodynamic gradient (EDG) technique and active control of the Cd partial pressure in the ampoule. The EDG furnace nearly completely …
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