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Laser Diffraction

Sizing from Nanometers to Millimeters

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Particle Characterization: Light Scattering Methods

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(2002). Laser Diffraction. In: Scarlett, B. (eds) Particle Characterization: Light Scattering Methods. Particle Technology Series, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47124-8_3

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