UWB breast cancer detection with numerical phantom and Vivaldi antenna

Giuseppe Ruvio, Max J. Ammann, Matthias John, Raffaele Solimene, Antonietta D'Alterio, Rocco Pierri

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Abstract

A detection algorithm is introduced for breast cancer diagnostics. A coaxial skin+breast tissue phantom has been used for numerical evaluations. The algorithm has been validated with both ideal and realistic sources. In particular, an antipodal Vivaldi antenna operating in the frequency range 1 - 2.5 GHz has been properly optimized for this application. A 5 mm thick tumor has been correctly detected in three different scenarios inside the breast tissue spanning from a subcutaneous to a deeper location.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Conference on Ultra-Wideband, ICUWB 2011
Pages8-11
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Conference on Ultra-Wideband, ICUWB 2011 - Bologna, Italy
Duration: 14 Sep 201116 Sep 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Conference on Ultra-Wideband
ISSN (Print)2162-6588

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Conference on Ultra-Wideband, ICUWB 2011
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBologna
Period14/09/1116/09/11

Keywords

  • UWB tomography
  • Vivaldi antenna
  • breast cancer
  • detection

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