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Analysis of a 3D microwave imaging system

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In this article, a full vectorial 3D microwave imaging system consisting of three layers is analyzed numerically, which is capable of acquiring scattered fields in two different polarizations using modulated scattering technique.
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In this paper a full vectorial 3D microwave imaging system consisting of three layers is analyzed numerically. The system is capable of acquiring scattered fields in two different polarizations using modulated scattering technique. A comparison between the full system simulation and measurement data is also presented.

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