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Measurement and Analysis of Microwave Frequency Signals Transmitted through the Breast
Joint Authors
Bourqui, Jeremie
Fear, Elise C.
Garrett, John
Source
International Journal of Biomedical Imaging
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Microwave approaches to breast imaging include the measurement of signals transmitted through and reflected from the breast.
Prototype systems typically feature sensors separated from the breast, resulting in measurements that include the effects of the environment and system.
To gain insight into transmission of microwave signals through the breast, a system that places sensors in direct contact with the breast is proposed.
The system also includes a lossy immersion medium that enables measurement of the signal passing through the breast while significantly attenuating signals traveling along other paths.
Collecting measurements at different separations between sensors also provides the opportunity to estimate the average electrical properties of the breast tissues.
After validation through simulations and measurements, a study of 10 volunteers was performed.
Results indicate symmetry between the right and left breast and demonstrate differences in attenuation, maximum frequency for reliable measurement, and average properties that likely relate to variations in breast composition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bourqui, Jeremie& Garrett, John& Fear, Elise C.. 2012. Measurement and Analysis of Microwave Frequency Signals Transmitted through the Breast. International Journal of Biomedical Imaging،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bourqui, Jeremie…[et al.]. Measurement and Analysis of Microwave Frequency Signals Transmitted through the Breast. International Journal of Biomedical Imaging No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bourqui, Jeremie& Garrett, John& Fear, Elise C.. Measurement and Analysis of Microwave Frequency Signals Transmitted through the Breast. International Journal of Biomedical Imaging. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480966
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480966