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Chapter 1 Introductory topics |
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1 | (4) |
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3 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Correlation functions and spectra |
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5 | (46) |
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2.1 Spectroscopic experiments and correlation functions (Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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2.2 An example of a correlation function: The velocity autocorrelation function and the single-particle dynamics (Boon and Yip, 1980; Yip, 2003; Balucani and Zoppi, 1994) |
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12 | (5) |
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2.3 Time averages and ensemble averages (Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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17 | (2) |
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2.4 The Onsager's regression principle (Onsager, 1931a, Onsager, 1931, Batista) |
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19 | (4) |
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2.5 The linear response of the system (MacKintosh) |
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23 | (9) |
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2.6 The variable measured by a scattering measurement (Wang, 2012, Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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32 | (4) |
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2.7 Further remarks on the outcome of spectroscopic measurements |
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36 | (2) |
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2.8 A simple method to derive some prototypical spectral shapes |
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38 | (2) |
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2.9 Some variables, correlation and spectral functions of interest (Balucani and Zoppi, 1994, Hansen and McDonald, 2006) |
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40 | (11) |
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Appendix 2A The Kramers-Kroenig relations |
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48 | (2) |
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50 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 The JXS technique |
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51 | (32) |
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3.1 Generalities on an IXS experiment |
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51 | (2) |
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3.2 Introducing the differential cross-section (Sakurai and Commins, 1995, Fowler, 2003) |
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53 | (5) |
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3.3 The crucial role of the cross-section in IXS measurements (Scopigno et al., 2005) |
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58 | (1) |
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3.4 From the Hamiltonian of the scattering process to the double differential cross section (Sinha, 2001, Scopigno et al, 2005) |
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59 | (6) |
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3.5 The cross-section in the adiabatic approximation (Bransden and Joachain, 1983, Sinha, 2001, Scopigno et al, 2005) |
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65 | (4) |
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3.6 An estimate of the count rate |
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69 | (14) |
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Appendix 3A The scattering problem: A time-independent theoretical description |
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71 | (7) |
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Appendix 3B A compact expression for the double differential cross-section in the adiabatic approximation |
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78 | (3) |
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81 | (2) |
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Chapter 4 Complementary aspects of IXS and INS |
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4.1 Generalities on the INS technique (Lovesey, 1984, Squires, 2012) |
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83 | (2) |
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4.2 The cross-section of inelastic neutron scattering (see (Lovesey, 1984)) |
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85 | (3) |
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4.3 Kinematic limitations (Squires, 2012) |
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88 | (4) |
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4.4 The roles of instrumental resolution and spectral contrast |
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92 | (5) |
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4.5 Three-axis and time of flight techniques (Windsor, 1981, Squires, 2012, Shirane et ai, 2002) |
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97 | (3) |
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4.6 A few critical features of IXS spectrometers |
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100 | (2) |
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4.7 An example of state-of-the-art spectrometers: ID28 beamline at ESRF |
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102 | (4) |
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4.8 Towards new generation IXS spectrometers |
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106 | (2) |
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4.9 A closer comparison between IXS and INS |
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108 | (9) |
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109 | (2) |
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111 | (3) |
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114 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 From the Mori--Zwanzig formalism to the lineshape model |
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117 | (18) |
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5.1 Some general considerations on the memory function formalism (Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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118 | (1) |
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5.2 The Generalized Langevin Equation (Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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119 | (5) |
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5.3 Identifying a set of slow variables (Keyes, 1977) |
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124 | (4) |
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5.4 Beyond the Markov approximation (Balucani and Zoppi, 1994) |
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128 | (3) |
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5.5 From the memory function to the spectral lineshape |
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131 | (4) |
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132 | (3) |
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Chapter 6 A model for the lineshape |
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135 | (34) |
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6.1 The two opposite regimes of the spectral shape |
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6.1.1 The hydrodynamic regime (Berne and Pecora, 1976) |
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138 | (4) |
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6.1.2 General considerations on the physical nature of hydrodynamic modes (Boon and Yip, 1980) |
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142 | (4) |
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6.1.3 The single-particle regime |
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146 | (3) |
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6.2 Modelling the lineshape at the departure from the hydrodynamic limit |
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149 | (13) |
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6.2.1 Generalized Hydrodynamics models |
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151 | (1) |
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6.2.2 Single timescale approximation of the memory decay, or pure viscoelastic model |
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152 | (3) |
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6.2.3 Molecular Hydrodynamics models |
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155 | (3) |
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6.2.4 Viscoelasticity and generalized transport parameters |
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158 | (4) |
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6.3 Approximating the measured spectral shape: few general and practical issues |
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162 | (7) |
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Appendix 6A The high and low-frequency limit of the memory function: The Damped Harmonic Oscillator model |
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165 | (2) |
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167 | (2) |
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Chapter 7 The Q-evolution of the spectral shape from the hydrodynamic to the kinetic regime |
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169 | (46) |
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7.1 Using THz spectroscopy to detect mesoscopic collective modes: Early results |
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169 | (2) |
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7.2 Evidence of extended Brillouin peaks at mesoscopic scales |
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171 | (7) |
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7.3 Further considerations on the different behavior of noble gases and liquid metals |
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178 | (4) |
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7.4 The kinetic theory approach: A few introductory topics |
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182 | (3) |
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7.5 The onset of kinetic regime probed by IXS measurements on deeply supercritical neon |
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185 | (4) |
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7.6 The crossover from the collective to the single-particle regime: Some qualitative aspects |
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189 | (3) |
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7.7 Using IXS as a probe of the single-particle regime |
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192 | (1) |
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193 | (2) |
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7.9 The case of molecular systems |
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195 | (3) |
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7.10 Gaining insight from spectral moments: The onset of quantum effects |
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198 | (2) |
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7.11 IXS studies of quantum effects in simple liquids |
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200 | (15) |
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Appendix 7A Brief hints on the Enskog theory formalism (Kamgar-Parsi et ai, 1987) |
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Appendix 7B Handling quantum effects analytically (Fredrikze, 1983) |
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210 | (2) |
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212 | (3) |
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Chapter 8 Terahertz relaxation phenomena in simple systems probed by IXS |
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215 | (40) |
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215 | (4) |
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8.2 Investigating viscoelastic phenomena by mesoscopic spectroscopy: The Q- and T-dependence of transport parameters |
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219 | (4) |
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8.3 Structural relaxations |
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223 | (3) |
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8.4 Brief remarks on the temperature dependence of relaxation time |
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226 | (3) |
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8.5 Quantitative insight on the structural relaxations: The case of water |
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229 | (10) |
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8.5.1 Gaining insight on the relaxation process from the spectral shape |
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231 | (2) |
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8.5.2 An IXS measurement of the structural relaxation time of water |
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233 | (3) |
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8.5.3 The longitudinal viscosity of water |
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236 | (1) |
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8.5.4 The microscopic contribution to the viscosity |
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237 | (2) |
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8.6 Collisional relaxations |
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239 | (2) |
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8.7 Other types of relaxation phenomena |
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241 | (2) |
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8.8 The adiabatic-to-isothermal transition |
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243 | (3) |
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8.9 Approximating the Rayleigh contribution to the memory function |
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246 | (9) |
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249 | (2) |
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251 | (4) |
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Chapter 9 A few emerging, controversial or unsolved topics in IXS investigations of simple fluids |
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255 | (44) |
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9.1 How do relaxation processes depend on thermodynamic conditions? |
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255 | (3) |
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9.2 Liquid-like and compressed gas behaviour |
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258 | (5) |
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9.3 Evidence of (thermo)dynamic boundaries |
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263 | (5) |
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268 | (2) |
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9.5 To what extent does the dynamics of a disordered system resemble the one of a solid? |
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270 | (6) |
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9.5.1 Sound damping, structural disorder and elastic anisotropy |
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271 | (5) |
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9.6 Generalities on the propagation of a shear wave in a liquid |
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276 | (14) |
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9.6.1 A transverse mode in the spectrum of water |
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278 | (9) |
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9.6.2 The onset of a transverse dynamics in monatomic systems |
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287 | (3) |
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9.7 Polyamorphism phenomena in simple systems investigated by IXS |
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290 | (9) |
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293 | (6) |
Conclusive remarks |
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