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Muon and positron interactions and applications

Muon and positron interactions and applications is a research topic within Mechanics of Materials. Science Explorer counts 15k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the use of positron annihilation spectroscopy to identify defects in semiconductors, porous materials, and polymers. It includes experimental and theoretical studies on topics such as annihilation lifetime, free volume, nanostructures, and the application of muons in defect characterization.

  • Positron Annihilation
  • Defect Identification
  • Semiconductors
  • Porous Materials
  • Annihilation Lifetime
  • Free Volume
  • Nanostructures
  • Polymers
  • Muons
  • Spectroscopy
Research works
15k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-3%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
26% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Muon and positron interactions and applications
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