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S L Codd1, B Manz, J D Seymour

  • 1Institute of Fundamental Sciences-Physics, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
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