Title :
A Method for Quasi 3-dimensional Imaging for Early Breast Cancer Detection by UWB
Author :
Xiao, Xia ; Kubota, Shinichi ; Kikkawa, Takamaro
Abstract :
Microwave imaging is a promising method for the early-stage breast cancer detection. Recently, the reflection and scattering behaviors of the microwaves propagating in the breast have been widely simulated both in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional configurations. In this paper, a method to create quasi 3-dimensional image from 2-dimensional simulation results by confocal algorithm is proposed. The basic investigation of electromagnetic field in the breast is carried out with a 2-dimensional simulation code. By moving the emitter-detector array to several parallel positions, the detected signals can be synthesized to form quasi 3-dimensional images.
Keywords :
biomedical imaging; cancer; microwave imaging; microwave propagation; ultra wideband technology; UWB; breast cancer detection; confocal algorithm; electromagnetic field; emitter-detector array; microwave imaging; microwave propagation; quasi 3D imaging; signal detction; Breast cancer; Cancer detection; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic reflection; Electromagnetic scattering; Microwave imaging; Microwave propagation; Microwave theory and techniques; Signal detection; Breast cancer detection; Finite difference time domain (FDTD); confocal algorithm; microwave imaging; numerical simulation; ultra-wideband (UWB);
Conference_Titel :
Ultra-Wideband, 2007. ICUWB 2007. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0521-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0521-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICUWB.2007.4381014
