Direct vibrational energy transfer in zeolitesBrugmans, M.J.P.; Bonn, M.; Bakker, H.J.; Lagendijk, A.
Published in:Journal of Chemical Physics
DOI:10.1063/1.470876
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Citation for published version (APA):Brugmans, M. J. P., Bonn, M., Bakker, H. J., & Lagendijk, A. (1996). Direct vibrational energy transfer in zeolites. Journal of Chemical Physics, 104, 64-84. DOI: 10.1063/1.470876
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