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However, the annealing (at 55(DEGREES)C, 20(DEGREES)C below T(,g)) results are not compatible with the linear theory of the early stage of decomposition.","During the course of this study new methods of preparing thin films were developed to be used in torsion pendulum measurements. Automation of the torsion pendulum was also partially completed.","Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-16T20:51:53Z (GMT). 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However, the annealing (at 55(DEGREES)C, 20(DEGREES)C below T(,g)) results are not compatible with the linear theory of the early stage of decomposition.","During the course of this study new methods of preparing thin films were developed to be used in torsion pendulum measurements. Automation of the torsion pendulum was also partially completed.","Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-16T20:51:53Z (GMT). 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