patenting flatland: graphene - exploitation challenges

CambridgeIP

Patenting flatland: Graphene Exploitation challenges

A patent-based intelligence report with global graphene patent dataset February 2012

Quentin Tannock, Chairman and co-founder Richard Duffy, Associate

© 2012 Cambridge Intellectual Property Ltd. All rights reserved

• Why graphene?

• Patenting flatland: Graphene

– Graphene patent trends

– Activity in the graphene patent landscape • Corporations

• Universities

– Report & patent dataset: Exploitation challenges

– Table of contents

• Access our report & patent dataset

• Appendix – Nanotech patenting survey

– About Technology Profile Reports

– About CambridgeIP

Presentation overview

Graphene: A fast developing research-enabled

technology space, encompassing a very extensive

set of potential markets and applications. • Graphene is the first 2D crystal discovered, with unusual electronic, optical

and mechanical properties.

• Graphene is of interest across industry fields as diverse as semiconductors

and biotechnology.

• Many graphene technology applications are in sectors which are notoriously

patent and litigation intensive

Examples of graphene applications include:

• Faster computers: More efficient transistors based on graphene could result

in thinner computer chips which use less energy and work faster.

• More sensitive and robust sensors: Biotech sensor devices, environmental

monitoring, oil & gas sensors

• Thinner and flexible displays: Flexible and transparent electronics

• Tougher and more conductive polymer composites: Much like multi-wall

nanotubes (MWNT), graphene polymer composites can make polymers and

other products, like natural rubber, stronger and electrically conductive.

Why graphene?

• Our report ‘Patenting flatland: Graphene – Exploitation

challenges’ builds on research and analysis around

university graphene patent activity, recently presented

in Nature Materials: Tannock, Q. Exploiting carbon

flatland, Nature Materials, Vol 11, 2-5, (2012)

– CambridgeIP research for Nature Materials around the graphene

patent activity and collaborations of universities has been updated

and extended to analyse the entire graphene patent landscape and

focus additionally on the activities of major corporations and

leading SMEs. In addition the report considers the impact of leaders

in the publication of non-patent literature on the patent landscape

– The report is 70 pages long and contains 45 tables and figures

• Our dataset ‘Graphene patents’ is an expert verified

dataset of all graphene patents and patent applications

globally recovered in our research – more than 2,000. All

key patent information fields and all major jurisdictions are

covered.

Patenting flatland: Graphene - Overview

Patent trends over time

Corporate/University R&D networks

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• In the graphene patent landscape, there has been a surge in patent filings around

the world in recent years. From around 2007, we observe a spike in the number of

patent applications both from corporations and academic institutions.

• The overall picture that emerges resembles that of the semiconductor and

biotechnology industries and some early-stage technology spaces, including

nanotechnology, which experience particularly high levels of patent activity.

• Tannock, Q. Exploiting carbon flatland, Nature Materials, Vol 11, 2-5, (2012)

Graphene patenting trends

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Patent numbers in the past two years may be under-represented. Patent

applications may remain unpublished for up to 18 months.

• The largest corporate patent portfolios in the graphene patent

landscape are held by Samsung and Sandisk, reflecting clear

industrial interests in semiconductor and memory-related

applications.

• Key differences in corporate research and development (R&D)

focus and commercial strategies can be inferred from corporate

patent filings.

• Network analysis from Tannock, Q. Exploiting carbon flatland, Nature Materials, Vol 11, 2-5, (2012)

Corporations in the graphene patent landscape

Samsung‟s graphene patent network Sandisk‟s graphene patent network

• Across all years, there is a relatively high patent contribution

from universities and research institutes, consistent with other

relatively early-stage and research-intensive technology spaces.

• Table 1 highlights the most active inventors with university

affiliations or collaborations, and shows strong track records of

industry–university collaborations in both South Korea and the

United States.

• Table 1 from Tannock, Q. Exploiting carbon flatland, Nature Materials, Vol 11, 2-5, (2012)

Universities in the graphene patent landscape

Nr Name Nr of

patents

Organisational affiliations in inventor's

Graphene patents

Example

patent

number

Example patent title

1 Jae-young Choi 62 Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Samsung, Sungkyunkwan

University

US20110127497

A1 Organic Light Emitting Device Using Graphene

2 Hyeon-jin Shin 43 Samsung, Sungkyunkwan University US20090308520

A1

Method For Exfoliating Carbonization Catalyst From Graphene Sheet,

Method For Transferring Graphene Sheet From Which Carbonization

Catalyst Is Exfoliated To Device, Graphene Sheet And Device Using The

Graphene Sheet

3 Seon-mi Yoon 39 Samsung, Sungkyunkwan University US20090071533

A1

Transparent Electrode Comprising Graphene Sheet, And Display And

Solar Cell Including The Electrode

4 Ilhan A. Aksay 35 Battelle Memorial Institute, Princeton University, Vorbeck Materials

Corporation

US20100096595

A1 Functional graphene-polymer nanocomposites for gas barrier applications

5 Hyun-jong

Chung 34 Samsung, Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University

US20110089995

A1 Graphene device and method of manufacturing the same

6 Sun-ae Seo 33 Samsung, Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University, The

Leland Stanford Junior University

US20110108521

A1 Methods Of Manufacturing And Transferring Larger Sized Graphene

7 Byung Hee Hong 28 Samsung, Sungkyunkwan University US20110195207 Graphene Roll To Roll Coating Apparatus And Graphene Roll To Roll

Coating Method Using The Same for Graphene

8 Yun-sung Woo 21 Samsung, Seoul National University, Sungkyunkwan University US20110108609 Methods Of Fabricating Graphene Using Alloy Catalyst

8 Robert K

Prudhomme 21 Princeton University, Vorbeck Materials Corporation

US20110042813

A1 Printed Electronics

9 Rodney S. Ruoff 20 Graphene Energy Inc., Northwestern University, Texas Instruments Inc.,

University of Texas

WO2008143829

A2 Graphene Oxide Sheet Laminate and Method

9 James M. Tour 20 University of Texas, William Marsh Rice University US20110059871 Graphene Compositions and Drilling Fluids Derived Therefrom

10 John S. Lettow 18 Princeton University, Vorbeck Materials Corporation US20110049437 Coatings Containing Functionalized Graphene Sheets and Articles Coated

Therewith

• CambridgeIP brings its significant experience in building

patent-based technology intelligence with leading

technologists and investors to create Technology Profile

Reports.

• CambridgeIP‟s patent-based approach provides a

different perspective to understanding investment in

R&D, geographical distribution and size of markets,

market value chains, how a technology area is evolving

and what are the fundamental drivers of its long-term

performance.

• Our analysis helps readers identify and assess those

technologies where commercial value is concentrated.

Patents cost money and significant organisational

resources to secure and maintain. Patents can provide

a useful indication of those technologies that patent

holders are prepared to spend money to protect.

Technology Profile Reports: Overview

Patent trends over time

Patents are inter-related

Corporate/University

R&D networks

• Graphene: Key enablers and barriers

• Most important graphene patents

– Top cited patents

– Largest patent families

• Graphene manufacturing techniques

• Timeline highlighting key events in the graphene

patent landscape

• Geographical analysis of patent activity

• Technology component analysis of patent portfolios

• Patent activity and company profiles of leading small and medium sized

enterprises (SMEs) in the graphene space

• Identification of leading major corporations in graphene by number of

patents filed, with example patents

• What to watch for in the graphene patent landscape

• Conclusions and recommendations for investors, researchers and

policymakers

Patenting flatland: Graphene – In our report

Patenting flatland: Graphene – Table of Contents

Table of Contents About CambridgeIP and Technology Profile Reports .......................................................................................................... 0

Other CambridgeIP Reports .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Patent-based Intelligence ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Why Graphene? ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Graphene History and Context ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Graphene, a Nanomaterial .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Graphene Technology ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Patents in the Graphene flatland ...................................................................................................................................... 18

Who owns the graphene flatland? ............................................................................................................................... 22

Universities and Research Institutes ............................................................................................................................ 26

Sungkyunkwan University............................................................................................................................................ 30

Rice University ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

Manchester University ................................................................................................................................................. 32

Multinational corporations ............................................................................................................................................ 34

Samsung‟s graphene patent network........................................................................................................................... 36

Sandisk 3D‟s graphene patent network ....................................................................................................................... 38

SMEs .......................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Company profile: Vorbeck Materials Corp.................................................................................................................... 40

Company Profile: Nanotek Instruments Inc. ................................................................................................................. 41

Company Profile: Graphene Industries ........................................................................................................................ 42

Collaborations and licensing relationships ................................................................................................................... 43

Key inventors .............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Geography of patent filings: Graphene ........................................................................................................................ 44

Most frequently cited US patents ................................................................................................................................. 45

Patent families ............................................................................................................................................................. 46

Patent portfolio composition by technologies ............................................................................................................... 48

Most recently filed patents ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Patent trend conclusions ............................................................................................................................................. 52

Recommendations and Conclusions ................................................................................................................................ 53

Key developments to watch for .................................................................................................................................... 55

About CambridgeIP .......................................................................................................................................................... 56

CambridgeIP Executives ............................................................................................................................................. 57

CambridgeIP Products and Services ........................................................................................................................... 58

Appendix 1: Additional analysis of the graphene patent landscape ................................................................................... 59

Appendix 2: Methodology & Detailed Patent Information .................................................................................................. 63

Methodology ................................................................................................................................................................ 63

Patent family explanation and context ......................................................................................................................... 65

Patent IPC Codes ........................................................................................................................................................ 66

Disclaimer and Registered Company Information ............................................................................................................. 68

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• Appendix: CambridgeIP background & contacts

• Nanotech Case Studies: Examples of past work

• CambridgeIP snapshot

• CambridgeIP experience

• CambridgeIP team

• Contacts

Appendix Outline

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• Working with CambridgeIP and senior industry experts we developed and implemented a complex patent search strategy

• Results were analysed using our proprietary tools and methods and a focus area for deep analysis was identified

• A workshop was conducted for client executives with our internal experts, assisting interpretation and dissemination of findings

• A key driver was the need to inform our clients‟ strategy in this complex and patent intensive space

• Our remit was to assist client executives develop a clear understanding of the existing landscape, identify areas of relative strength &

weakness and existing R&D collaborations, analyse trends and provide statistical information & benchmarking data for use in business

planning and stakeholder reports

Business situation

Our approach

• Identification of fundamental technologies and key actors

• Identification of areas of strength together with technologies applicable to

multiple sectors of application for future focus by our client

• Understanding of recent M&A activity with significant impacts on the

ownership of the UK‟s nanotechnology IP assets

• Insights into corporate R&D collaborations - identiifying key players in the

patent space, together with their overlapping relationships

• Independent and fact-based assessments of the client organisations impact

on UK IP assets, valuable in stakeholder reporting

Results and benefits

Senior executives from a publically funded organisation approached CambridgeIP for assistance in mapping a broad section of the UK

nanotechnology space

Client profile

CS 1: Rapid mapping of large nanotech spaces - UK

nanotechnology patent audit

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• Working with the client‟s senior technical and business

representatives we defined the client‟s technology and market

spaces

• We identified two technology focus areas of critical

importance to the client‟s technology with the client and

performed an IP Landscape report these two areas

• The client was backed by a major UK government funding organisation.

• The CEO of the company required deep intelligence about industry incumbents‟ R&D strategy.

• The client also needed independent analysis of the industry‟s patent landscape for use in technology licensing negotiations and

structuring a strategic partnership.

Business situation

Our approach

A top UK University spin-out approached us for an IP Landscape report.

Client profile

CS 2: University spin-off, competitor strategy analysis

using patent-based Intelligence

• The resulting patent-based intelligence was used in

negotiations by our client.

• The client felt that the findings on competitors‟ patenting

activity helped secure a go-ahead for a joint venture with a

major industry player: “The strategic partner‟s reaction to the

report‟s findings was startling: immediately inviting us to their

HQ to meet with their Head of Development to finalize an

agreement towards jointly developing a product.”

• The report has also been used by the client when applying for

participation Framework 7 programs, by demonstrating the

client‟s deep knowledge of the industry‟s patenting trends. Competitor Analysis of Technology Focus in Client's Field

Assignee

Name

Rank by # of

Patents in

Client Tech.

Space

Total #

Patents in

Client Tech.

Space

Year of

entry into

the field

Total Patents

in Overall

Industry

Portfolio

Proportion

of Tech.

Space

5 Year

Growth of

in Focus

Field

Company 1 1 37 1993 6,576 1.6% 48.6%

Company 2 2 25 1998 33 100.0% 56.0%

Company 3 3 19 1997 2,007 7.1% 15.8%

Company 4 4 16 1992 1,646 2.1% 62.5%

Company 5 5 14 1999 840 7.2% 92.9%

Company 6 6 11 1995 8,838 4.1% 63.6%

Company 7 15 6 2003 400 1.8% 100.0%

The example shows how patent data can be

used to analyse the R&D strategy of

competitors, and to develop licensing strategy.

The findings suggest that Company 7 is

aggressively expanding into the client‟s field: it

has the highest growth rate of patenting

activity. In turn Company 2 is most dependent

on this field for its strategic success: 100% of

its patents are in the field of focus.



• We audited the client‟s patent holdings, developing indexed and cross-referenced patent databases; We defined the client‟s space and

identified adjacent spaces, undertaking IP Landscape and benchmarking analysis against the client‟s existing portfolio. Business

intelligence and key statistics were extracted using the RedEyeTM suite of tools.

• Sophisticated and well-advised client with good understanding of its IP space and competitors, holding a relatively large patent portfolio.

• Key drivers were to improve understanding of adjacent IP spaces, increase efficiency and structure in IP intelligence gathering activities,

inform investor communications

Business situation

Our approach

• Identified existing, known, players and new entrants to the client‟s

core IP space – including newly active academic institutes and

corporations

• Improved organisation of the client‟s existing portfolio, laying a

foundation for future portfolio management

• Identified portfolio gaps for our client to plug and areas for

consideration in future patent filings

• Identified technology migration opportunities & threats from

adjacent technology spaces

• Demonstrated client‟s dominance of aspects of its IP Landscape

• The client used our independent findings and analysis in

presentations to VC investors, as part of a successful Series C

funding round.


A medium sized VC funded company delivering nano-enabled sensing solutions to the defense and homeland security sectors approached

CambridgeIP for assistance updating their IP portfolio and developing an up-to-date patent landscape

Client profile

CS 3: IP Landscape® - nano-sensor devices


• We defined the technology space and implemented a multi-layer

search strategy that aimed at identifying

• licensing candidates

• potential collaboration partners

• key markets & applications

• critical geographical areas

• Information useful to marketing the technology

• Results and recommendations were presented to the client in a

PowerPoint summary report, and cross-referenced Excel dataset

• A workshop with the client's TTO representatives and client‟s

academic experts aids understanding and dissemination of results

and recommendations

• Previous market research had not resulted in uptake of the technology by corporate prospects

• A go / stop decision point was imminent as international PCT roll-out of an initial patent application approached

Business situation

Our approach

• 20+ organisations were identified, were categorised by type and

arranged in order of priority for approach by our client

• Marketing objectives and recommendations were made in relation to

each organisation type

• Key geographical markets containing high profile licensing prospects

were identified for addition to PCT designated states lists

• Information on similar approaches, including diagrams, were provided

to client academic experts in a convenient format


A leading UK University asked us to help identify market opportunities for an early stage surgical materials development

Client profile

CS 4: Accelerate licensing strategy development –

early stage surgical materials technology







• Contacts

Appendix Outline


Our offerings

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IP Landscape® Open innovation Technology

mapping

Technology

market survey

Expert built patent

datasets focused on

your technology

Identify prior art in a

technology space

Uncover inventor &

collaborator networks

Clarify strengths &

weaknesses of patent

portfolios

Confirm freedom to

operate & technology

white space analyses

Support investment

due diligence and

preparation for fund

raising

Understand market

trends

Identify technology

ownership in complex

spaces

Shortlist acquisition

opportunities

Identify overlaps with

your own technology

portfolio

Conduct due

diligence on external

partners

Identify open

innovation

opportunities in your

own and others‟ IP

portfolios

CxO compatible

materials, workshops

and seminars

Pinpoint emerging

technology patterns

& hotspots

Understand

technology value

chains

Identify technology

market &

commercialisation

scenarios

Locate prospective

partners, acquisitions

and clients

Information on

partner/acquisition

candidates operating

in your area of

interest

Identify market –

technology niches in

rapidly developing

markets

Inform in-house R&D

strategy

Influence public

sector innovation

support strategies

Prioritise key market

segments and identify

strategic partners &

collaboration

opportunities

Identify in what areas

you need to build an

IP Landscape

Knowledge transfer

portal

Access over 100

million scientific

documents, including

the latest patents

Conduct technology

literature searches

Perform high-level

analytics on patent

data

Collaborative patent

landscaping with

your colleagues

Boliven Landscapes

Access valuable

patent datasets

combined with

industry expert

analyses

CambridgeIP‟s technology and knowledge platforms

CambridgeIP‟s offerings are based on a combination of:

• Proprietary software and workflow platforms tested through more than 140 real life projects

• A 100 million document database of patent and non-patent literature

• Quality assurance and report standards that ensure consistency in the outputs for our clients

• The Boliven.com online platform of technology literature search and analytics with 8,000+

registered users and 30,000+ unique visitors per month

Boliven.com: a leading portal for R&D and IP professionals RedEye: our software analytics and workflow platform







• Contacts

Appendix Outline


Our clients

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We have delivered more than 100 projects with leading

organisations: including major corporations, research institutes,

service providers, high-tech SMEs and investors

Selected clients:

… and

other

leading big

pharma


Thought leadership

Selected publications:

CambridgeIP is a recognised thought leader in the technology intelligence

space. Our research has been covered by the Harvard Business Review,

Financial Times, Nature Publishing Group and other leading media. Our

collaborations include Chatham House, University of Sussex and Cambridge

University’s Judge Business School.

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Health and life sciences

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Vaccines Dendritic cell

Recombinant vector T-

cell receptor peptide

vaccines

DNA vaccination

Generics Bio-similars

Re-formulation

Patents expiries

Diagnostics Telehealth

Blood glucose

Heart rate

Blood pressure

Biomarkers

Medical devices Auto-injectors

Inhalers

Endoscopy

Ultrasound

Wound healing

e-Health

Regenerative

medicine Cell therapy

iPSC

Tissue engineering

Cell-based vaccines

Gene therapy Silencing

Tissue targeting

Pharmaceutical

formulations Excipients

Carriers

Liposomes

Propellants

Nanoparticles

Capsules

Active

pharmaceutical

ingredients Biopharmaceuticals

Tissue targeting

Drug conjugation

New chemical entities

Manufacturing

processes Spray drying

Freeze drying

Jet milling

Filling

Packaging

OTC drugs Analgesics

Anti-microbial

Anti- fungal

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Clean tech and energy

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Desalination

and water

sanitation

Refineries,

power gen,

co-gen.

Smart grid

Marine

transport

Clean coal

carbon capture

CO2-EOR

Geothermal

energy

Systems

Advanced

refrigeration

Biomass

Nano devices

& materials

Fuel cells

Concentrated

solar & other

energy storage

systems

Photovoltaic &

component

technologies

Wind energy

systems


Telecommunications and electronics

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e-Health Remote diagnostics

Device access control

Hardware Card readers

Routers

Mems

Flexible displays

Contactless card

Satellite communications

Telecoms standards ETSI

Continua alliance

RFID

Blue tooth

Near field communication

Radio frequency identification

Geographical systems GIS measurements

Satellite navigation/GPS

Mobile devices/applications E-reader

Mobile search

Application software

Media convergence

3G/4G/WiFi

Internet & data handling Search

Cloud computing

Data fusion

Database replication

Clean tech Smart grid

Smart meters

Transport management

Distributed sensor systems

Energy harvesting

Wireless authentication Physical/Remote access control

Merchant/Purchasing

Digital credentials


Nanotechnology

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Environmental

applications Construction materials

Energy storage, generation and

transmission

Water purification

Industrial fields Advanced materials

Automotive, Aerospace

Electronics

Paints & Coatings

Tissue engineering Nano-materials

Nano-fibers

Scaffolds

Nanotoxicity Nanotubes

Nanospheres

Nanoparticles

Risk assessment technologies

Carbon nanotubes CNT, SWNT, DWNT, MWNT

Functionalization

Production

Purification

Nanobiotechnology Bio-compatible nanoparticles

DNA nanotechnology

Nanospheres

Nanoformulations

Nanomaterials CNT

Graphene

Nanoparticles

Nanoparticles Colloidal gold

Iron nanoparticles

Nanostructures

Platinum nanoparticles

Quantum dots

Silver nanoparticles






• Contacts

Appendix Outline


Selected team members

Quentin Tannock

Chairman & co-founder

Ilian Iliev

CEO & co-founder

Arthur Lallement

Senior Associate

Ralph Poole

Boston

Representative

Mark Meyer

Business Development

Manager

North America

Helena van der Merwe

Senior Associate

Vladimir Yossifov

Geneva Representative

Dr Robert Brady

Non-Exec Director

Sarah Helm

Senior Associate

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Yanjun Zhao

Senior Associate


Key team members 1

Quentin Tannock (Chairman & co-founder)

Quentin leads our work in Nanotechnology, Materials, Health and Investment strategy. He has managed IP Landscape, IP Strategy and M&A and investment strategy projects for multinational corporations, investment groups and leading universities. His IP strategy related work has been covered in Bloomberg, Nature Publishing Group, The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere.

Prior experience: founder of a successful company in the chemical sector; law lecturer; facilitated major R&D collaborations at Cambridge University (Electronics, Photonics & Nanotechnology); member of Lambert working group tasked by government to draft model contracts for industry-university collaborations; IP analysis & strategic advice to nanotechnology venture capitalists; assisting Cambridge University Institute of Biotechnology start-ups (bio-nano diagnostic devices) with commercial and fundraising strategies

Education: Law, (Roman-Dutch, Common Law, International Law in Cambridge & elsewhere)

Ilian Iliev (CEO & co-founder)

Ilian leads our work in Energy & CleanTech and Telecoms areas. Ilian has published widely and has lead IP Landscape and IP Strategy projects for the full range of participants in high-technology sectors. He has assisted multi-national corporations and SMEs with their industrial partnering and fund-raising strategies.

Prior experience: strategy & innovation advisory work for a Magic Circle law firm; award-winning biotech start-up in Cambridge; policy advice; 1990s: founded and ran a 100+ employee business in the electrical industry in Southern Africa

Education: Economics and Management; Ccmpleting a PhD on „Innovation Finance‟ at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University

Dr Robert Brady (non-Exec. Director)

Prior experience: Founder of Brady plc a leading supplier of transaction and risk management software solutions to companies and banks operating in the metals and minerals, energy and 'soft' commodity sectors. Dr Brady acts as an active mentor and advisor for several growth companies, specializing in information technology and services. He is the current treasurer of Cambridge Angels investment group.

Education: fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he specialized in the field of physics.


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Ilian Iliev

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