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  • 1School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. steve.morgan@nottingham.ac.uk

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|April 13, 2004
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Diffusive wave phased arrays detect inhomogeneities in scattering media. Controlling source phase improves performance, but single-source amplitude response offers the best detection, primarily for rejecting systematic noise.

Area of Science:

  • * Physics and Optics
  • * Biomedical Optics
  • * Photonics

Background:

  • * Diffusive wave phased arrays offer high sensitivity for detecting inhomogeneities in highly scattering media.
  • * Increased sensitivity can be accompanied by increased noise, potentially limiting optimal performance.
  • * Antiphase modulation of sources may not always yield the best results due to noise considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To investigate the performance of diffusive wave phased array configurations in the presence of Gaussian noise.
  • * To evaluate the impact of source modulation and relative phase differences on detection sensitivity and noise rejection.
  • * To determine the optimal strategy for detecting embedded inhomogeneities in scattering media using phased array techniques.

Main Methods:

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  • * Utilized probabilistic detection theory to analyze the performance of various phased array configurations.
  • * Employed a model of diffusive wave propagation through scattering media.
  • * Investigated the influence of Gaussian noise on system performance.

Main Results:

  • * Controlling the relative phase difference between sources can improve phase performance in diffusive wave propagation.
  • * The amplitude response of a single-source system demonstrated superior performance compared to phased array configurations.
  • * Phased array systems provide a significant advantage in rejecting common systematic noise.

Conclusions:

  • * While diffusive wave phased arrays enhance sensitivity, careful consideration of noise is crucial for optimal performance.
  • * Single-source amplitude measurements may be more effective for detecting inhomogeneities than complex phased array setups in certain noisy conditions.
  • * The primary advantage of phased array systems lies in their ability to effectively reject common systematic noise, improving signal clarity.