Modern microwave: inverse-scattering techniques for image reconstruction

The development of efficient reconstruction procedures is of fundamental importance in microwave imaging applications. A great deal of research has been devoted to the study of optimization techniques based on space-domain formulations for which deterministic or stochastic methodologies are applied. In parallel, strong efforts are also underway to develop effective and accurate illuminating and measurement systems. It should be noted that microwave imaging techniques may be used in a complementary fashion or integrated with other more standard imaging techniques. The data fusion performed should provide a much more comprehensive inspection than any one technique could provide on its own.