Electromagnetic Sensor Array for Imaging and Sensing Applications

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Microwave imaging and sensing techniques provide information on an object under test. This involves measuring signals transmitted through and/or reflected from the object. EMSCAN has developed sensor arrays that are typically used to assess signals radiated from circuit boards or antennas. For microwave imaging and sensing problems, EMSCAN products would benefit from optimization for these specific applications. Together, we are interested in developing a specialized array of sensors to detect signals transmitted through an object when the sensor array is in contact with that object. The information collected by the array enables the reconstruction of a multi-dimensional image of the object's electrical properties. Applications of the system include non-destructive testing where specific properties of a material need to be known without accessing the interior of the object. It may also have potential for medical imaging, particularly for breast cancer detection and treatment monitoring, by providing new information on breast tissues. Long term, the proposed product will be unique worldwide, placing EMSCAN as leader in this emerging technology.