Title :
On the resolution of UWB microwave imaging of tumors in random breast tissue
Author :
Zhou, Beibei ; Shao, Wenyi ; Wang, Gang
Author_Institution :
UWB Res. Inst., Jiangsu Univ., Zhenjiang, China
Abstract :
Ultra-wideband (UWB) microwave imaging for early breast cancer detection can provide both the necessary imaging resolution and adequate penetration depth in the breast. It is shown that higher resolution can be achieved when the inhomogeneity increases, consequently, more clutter appears and the imaging contrast is reduced.
Keywords :
cancer; clutter; inhomogeneous media; mammography; microwave imaging; tumours; ultra wideband technology; UWB microwave imaging; clutter; early breast cancer detection; imaging contrast; imaging resolution; inhomogeneity; penetration depth; random breast tissue; tumors; ultra-wideband microwave imaging; Breast cancer; Breast neoplasms; Breast tissue; Cancer detection; Dielectrics; High-resolution imaging; Image resolution; Microwave imaging; Signal resolution; Ultrasonic imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2005 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8883-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2005.1552386
