This letter is a first attempt to apply a percolation theory model to the estimation of the density of particles in complex layered two-dimensional media from electromagnetic measurements. A procedure based on an analytical closed-form description of the wave propagation process is presented. The problem is recast as an iterative optimization one and solved by means of a particle swarm optimizer. Numerical experiments show the validity of the proposed solution.

Particle Density Retrieval in Random Media Using a Percolation Model and a Particle Swarm Optimizer

Martini, Anna;Donelli, Massimo;Franceschetti, Massimo;Massa, Andrea
2007-01-01

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This letter is a first attempt to apply a percolation theory model to the estimation of the density of particles in complex layered two-dimensional media from electromagnetic measurements. A procedure based on an analytical closed-form description of the wave propagation process is presented. The problem is recast as an iterative optimization one and solved by means of a particle swarm optimizer. Numerical experiments show the validity of the proposed solution.
2007
Martini, Anna; Donelli, Massimo; Franceschetti, Massimo; Massa, Andrea
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