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Applied Optics
|November 22, 2021
Summary
This study has been retracted by the authors. Further research or application of its findings is not advised due to the retraction of the original paper.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Scientific Publishing Ethics
Background:
- A previously published paper in Applied Optics has been identified for retraction.
- Retractions signify a critical issue with the integrity or reliability of the published scientific work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formally announce the retraction of a specific publication.
- To inform the scientific community about the withdrawal of the paper due to author-initiated reasons.
Main Methods:
- Authors initiated the retraction process.
- Formal notice of retraction issued by the journal.
Main Results:
- The paper [Appl. Opt.60, 3170 (2021)] is officially retracted.
- The findings and conclusions presented in the retracted paper are no longer considered valid.
Conclusions:
- The scientific record has been corrected by removing the retracted publication.
- Researchers should disregard the content of the retracted paper and avoid citing it.

