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Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy to Study Defects in Solids

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Positron lifetime spectroscopy is a powerful non-destructive technique for characterizing open-volume lattice defects in solids at the atomic scale. This technique enables the identification of defects and the determination of defect concentration. This article provides a brief overview of the current state of development of positron lifetime spectrometers used for defect studies of bulk materials. It discusses advanced data analysis and recent methodological developments in positron lifetime spectroscopy.

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Solid State Phenomena (Volume 373)

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Jakub Čížek*

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Digital Positron Lifetime Spectrometer, Lattice Defects, Positron Lifetime Spectroscopy

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