On the electromagnetic imaging using linear reconstruction techniques

The feasibility of using the presently available linear reconstruction techniques [1], [2] in microwave imaging is examined using a two-dimensional cross section model of the thorax. The electromagnetic field problem describing the wave transmission between a transmitter and a receiver located across the thorax was solved numerically using the method of moments. The obtained results, particularly at higher frequencies, suggest the possible use of the linear reconstruction algorithms in microwave imaging. As expected better resolution is obtained at higher frequencies.