Data fitting model for the kernel of integral operator from radiation therapy

Mathematical and Computer Modelling

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 59-77

  Tervo, J ^a   Kolmonen, P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND   (Finland)

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EID: 0032143310     PISSN: 08957177     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0895-7177(98)00099-5     Document Type: Article

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