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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Acquired goodwill | $ 471,403
Electro Scientific Industries Inc [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Acquired goodwill | $ 471,403

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