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Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) - Impairments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Future investments |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges |  | $ 69,520 | $ 126 | $ 58,170
ALD technology development |  |  |  |
Future investments |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges | $ 54,300 |  |  |

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