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The structure of CuInSe2 films formed by co-evaporation of the elements

Don et al., 1986

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8338040604498755577
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Don E
Hill R
Russell G
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Solar Cells

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Thin films of CuInSe 2 have been grown with a range of compositions and deposited by co- evaporation of the elements onto glass and single crystal GaAs and CdS substrates. The crystal structure of these layers has been studied by X-ray and electron diffraction …
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