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Stability and accuracy of power and phase measurements of a VVM system designed for online quality control of the BSD-2000 (-3D) DHT system

W. M. Lee University Hospital Rotterdam--Daniel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Subdivision of Hyperthermia, PO Box 5201, NL-3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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A. Ameziane University Hospital Rotterdam--Daniel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Subdivision of Hyperthermia, PO Box 5201, NL-3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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A. M. C. van den Biggelaar University Hospital Rotterdam--Daniel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Subdivision of Hyperthermia, PO Box 5201, NL-3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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P. J. M. Rietveld University Hospital Rotterdam--Daniel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Subdivision of Hyperthermia, PO Box 5201, NL-3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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G. C. van Rhoon University Hospital Rotterdam--Daniel, Department of Radiation Oncology, Subdivision of Hyperthermia, PO Box 5201, NL-3008 AE Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Pages 74-88 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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