A faceted magnetic field probe resonant chamber for 3D breast MWI: A synthetic study

Abstract

The development of a 3D Microwave Imaging system for breast cancer detection is described. The system is comprised of twenty four magnetic field probes mounted in an air-filled faceted resonant chamber. Simulations of the system are detailed, and the ability to image a simplified four region breast phantom using appropriate prior information is demonstrated. Inversion of the data was performed by a full vectorial 3D FEM-CSI algorithm. Prototype magnetic field probes are described and their performance is evaluated using GTEM cell measurements. The simulation and probe performance results lay the foundation for continued development of this system.