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    • Medical Imaging
    • Nondestructive Testing
    • Wave Physics

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    • Terahertz (THz) computed tomography (CT) is a nondestructive, non-ionizing imaging technique.
    • Standard THz CT reconstruction often uses Radon transform, assuming straight-line propagation, which is inaccurate for finite-width THz beams.
    • Ignoring beam shape in THz CT leads to image blurring and computational challenges in iterative methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an efficient iterative reconstruction algorithm for THz CT that accurately models the THz beam shape.
    • To improve image resolution and reduce computational demands compared to existing methods.
    • To enhance the convergence speed of the iterative reconstruction process.

    Main Methods:

    • Proposed an efficient iterative reconstruction algorithm incorporating the THz beam shape.
    • Developed a suitable preconditioner to accelerate the convergence of the iterative reconstruction.
    • Validated the method using both numerical simulations and experimental data.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully incorporated the THz beam shape into the reconstruction process.
    • Improved resolution recovery in reconstructed images was observed in both simulations and real experiments.
    • The preconditioner significantly enhanced the convergence speed of the iterative reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed iterative reconstruction method effectively addresses the limitations of traditional THz CT.
    • Accurate modeling of the THz beam shape leads to superior image quality and reconstruction efficiency.
    • The findings pave the way for more practical and high-resolution THz CT applications.