A direct imaging method using far-field data*

We present a direct imaging algorithm for extended targets using far-field data generated by incident plane waves. The algorithm uses a factorization of the response matrix for far-field data that is derived from physical considerations and a resolution-analysis-based regularization. The algorithm is simple and efficient since no forward solver or iteration is needed. Efficiency and robustness of the algorithm with respect to measurement noise are demonstrated.

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