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The solution to a 7-decade mystery is crystal-clear to FSU chemist
10-19-2007 · EurekAlert!A Florida State University researcher has helped solve a scientific mystery that stumped chemists for nearly seven decades. In so doing, his team's findings may lead to the development of more-powerful computer memories and lasers.
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