Integrating the discrete dipole approximation forward solver with a microwave tomography algorithm

Paper in proceeding, 2018

The discrete dipole approximation (DDA) has been suggested as a viable alternative method for computing the forward solutions during the iterative reconstruction process used in microwave tomography. While efficient algorithms such as finite difference time domain and finite elements have been successfully used by multiple groups, the forward solution time remains the time-limiting step. The DDA has been shown to be accurate and efficient as a forward solver. However, the configuration of the imaging scenario can have a significant impact on its efficiency. We examine two possible forward solution set-ups and describe the benefits with respect to implementing the DDA.