journal article·2025-02

Development of highly efficient nonlinear optical materials based on alkali and superalkali metals-doped Li12F12 nanocages for advanced electro-optic applications

Aneela Ahmad, Junaid Yaqoob, Muhammad Usman Khan, Mazhar Amjad Gilani, Muhammad Adnan Ayub, Omaid Ullah Anwar, Abrar Ul Hassan, Tansir Ahamad

Journal of Nanoparticle Research· Volume 27· Issue 2
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