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Theoretical investigation of measurement procedures for the quality assurance of superficial hyperthermia applicators

T. Samaras Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
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G. C. van Rhoon Hyperthermia Unit, Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Rotterdam - Daniel, PO Box 5201, 3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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J. N. Sahalos Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece
Pages 416-425 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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