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Detecting early breast tumour by finite element thermal analysis

Q. Y. Lin Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Laser and OptoElectronics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, PR China
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H. Q. Yang Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Laser and OptoElectronics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, PR China
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S. S. Xie Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Laser and OptoElectronics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Y. H. Wang Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Laser and OptoElectronics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, PR China
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Z. Ye Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350005, PR China
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S. Q. Chen Key Laboratory of OptoElectronic Science and Technology for Medicine of Ministry of Education, Institute of Laser and OptoElectronics Technology, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350007, PR China
Pages 274-280 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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