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2012-01-30
Experimental Assessment of Microwave Diagnostic Tool for Ultra-Wideband Breast Cancer Detection
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Aslina Abu Bakar,

    Mrs. Aslina Abu Bakar

    Univ Queensland

    Australia

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David Ireland,

    Dr. David Ireland

    School of ITEE

    University of Queensland St. Lucia

    Australia

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Amin M. Abbosh,

    Dr. Amin M. Abbosh

    School of ITEE

    The University of Queensland

    Australia

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Yifan Wang

    Dr. Yifan Wang

    Univ Queensland

    Australia

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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 23, 109-121, 2012
doi:10.2528/PIERM11122102 | Google Scholar

Abstract
An ultra-wideband microwave imaging system that employs a heterogeneous breast phantom and covers the ultra-wideband (UWB) frequency range (3.1 GHz to 10.6 GHz) is presented. The platform scanning system allows monostatic and bistatic mode of operation. In this work, developed heterogeneous phantoms are used to mimic the realistic breast tissues. A utilized tapered slot antenna array allows for a high resolution hemispherical scan, achieved by rotating the imaged object on a turntable. Full design details of the scanning system and the utilized post-processing algorithm are explained. To validate the reliability of the presented system, the results of several imaging cases, including the challenging low dielectric contrast case, are presented.
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Aslina Abu Bakar, David Ireland, Amin M. Abbosh, and Yifan Wang, "Experimental Assessment of Microwave Diagnostic Tool for Ultra-Wideband Breast Cancer Detection," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 23, 109-121, 2012.
doi:10.2528/PIERM11122102
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