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Cooling Rate Dependent Ellipsometry Measurements to Determine the Dynamics of Thin Glassy Films
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Publisher's Note: Glassy Dynamics in Disordered Electronic Systems Reveal Striking Thermal Memory Effects [Phys. Rev.
Physical Review Letters
|October 8, 2016
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This study corrects a previously published article, ensuring the accuracy of scientific records. It provides the correct Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for the referenced research.
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- Physics
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- Ensuring the integrity of scientific literature is crucial for reproducible research.
- Accurate citation and referencing are fundamental to scholarly communication.
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- To correct an erroneous Digital Object Identifier (DOI) associated with a published article.
- To maintain the accuracy and traceability of scientific publications.
Summary:
- The article provides the correct DOI for the research previously published.
- This correction rectifies a bibliographic error, ensuring proper access to the original work.
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- Facilitates accurate retrieval of the corrected article.
- Upholds the standards of scientific record-keeping and citation accuracy.
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