Breast Shape Reconstruction using Microwave Techniques and the Level Set Method
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چکیده
In this paper, a level set algorithm is employed for shape reconstruction of conducting objects in two-dimensions. Minimum a priori information is required about the unknown objects, which is a main advantage of the level set method. Therefore several objects can be retrieved from one single initial guess. As a preliminary attempt, the breast shape is reconstructed using the proposed method. The obtained results demonstrate the efficiency and robustness of the algorithm.
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