Defect Detectability in CFRP Composites Using Long Pulse Thermography: A Comparative Study of Five Defect Types
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fas-2025-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2300-7591
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 10, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 30, 2026
Published on: Jun 6, 2026
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