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The Application of Fiber Optics Technology to the Design of Mine Lighting Systems
  • Published Date:
    1986
  • Source:
    Proc 8th WVU Min Electrotech Conf Morgantown West Virginia, 7/30-8/1/86 PP 12-21 :12-21
  • Language:
    English
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