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Prof. Dr. W. R. Fahrner
University of Hagen
Chair of Electronic Devices
58084 Hagen
Germany

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Contributors

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Wolfgang R. Fahrner (Editor)
University of Hagen
Haldenerstr. 182, 58084 Hagen, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Hilleringmann
University of Paderborn
Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany

Dr.-Ing. John T. Horstmann
University of Dortmund
Emil-Figge-Str. 68, 44227 Dortmund, Germany

Dr. rer. nat. habil. Reinhart Job