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This chapter deals with some topics of general relevance to all formerly discussed aspects of operating Joule-Thomson cryocoolers: the necessary purity of the coolant, consumed flow rates and numerical modeling of cryocoolers. Attention is dedicated to the unique field of cryosurgical probes and devices that utilize miniature Joule-Thomson cryocooling. The closing section discusses the negative Joule-Thomson effect and its application for progressive warming.

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Maytal, BZ., Pfotenhauer, J.M. (2013). Special Topics. In: Miniature Joule-Thomson Cryocooling. International Cryogenics Monograph Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8285-8_9

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