arXiv Machine Learning By Zhijun Zeng, Yihang Zheng, Youjia Zheng, Yubing Li, Zuoqiang Shi, He Sun

Neural Born Series Operator for Biomedical Ultrasound Computed Tomography

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arXiv:2312. 15575v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Ultrasound Computed Tomography (USCT) provides a radiation-free option for high-resolution clinical imaging.

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