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Comparison of non-contact infrared skin thermometers

Thomas FletcherDepartment of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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Aaron WhittamNational Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UKView further author information
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Rob SimpsonNational Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UKView further author information
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Graham MachinNational Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UKView further author information
Pages 65-71 | Received 14 Nov 2017, Accepted 16 Nov 2017, Published online: 01 Mar 2018

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