Electrical impedance tomography: a fair comparative study on deep learning and analytic-based approaches
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Derick Nganyu Tanyu
, Jianfeng Ning , Andreas Hauptmann , Bangti Jin und Peter Maass
Abstract
Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a powerful imaging technique with diverse applications, e. g., medical diagnosis, industrial monitoring, and environmental studies. The EIT inverse problem is about inferring the internal conductivity distribution of an object from measurements taken on its boundary. It is severely ill-posed, necessitating advanced computational methods for accurate image reconstructions. Recent years have witnessed significant progress, driven by innovations in analytic-based approaches and deep learning. This review comprehensively explores techniques for solving the EIT inverse problem, focusing on the interplay between contemporary deep learning-based strategies and classical analytic-based methods. Four state of the art deep learning algorithms are rigorously examined, including the deep D-bar method, deep direct sampling method, fully connected U-net, and convolutional neural networks, harnessing the representational capabilities of deep neural networks to reconstruct intricate conductivity distributions. In parallel, two analytic-based methods, i. e., sparsity regularization and the D-bar method, rooted in mathematical formulations and regularization techniques, are dissected for their strengths and limitations. These methodologies are evaluated through an extensive array of numerical experiments, encompassing diverse scenarios that reflect real-world complexities. A suite of performance metrics is employed to assess the efficacy of these methods. These metrics collectively provide a nuanced understanding of the methods’ ability to capture essential features and delineate complex conductivity patterns. One novel feature of the study is the incorporation of variable conductivity scenarios, introducing a level of heterogeneity that mimics textured inclusions. This departure from uniform conductivity assumptions mimics realistic scenarios, where tissues or materials exhibit spatially varying electrical properties. Exploring how each method responds to such variable conductivity scenarios opens avenues for understanding their robustness and adaptability.
Abstract
Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a powerful imaging technique with diverse applications, e. g., medical diagnosis, industrial monitoring, and environmental studies. The EIT inverse problem is about inferring the internal conductivity distribution of an object from measurements taken on its boundary. It is severely ill-posed, necessitating advanced computational methods for accurate image reconstructions. Recent years have witnessed significant progress, driven by innovations in analytic-based approaches and deep learning. This review comprehensively explores techniques for solving the EIT inverse problem, focusing on the interplay between contemporary deep learning-based strategies and classical analytic-based methods. Four state of the art deep learning algorithms are rigorously examined, including the deep D-bar method, deep direct sampling method, fully connected U-net, and convolutional neural networks, harnessing the representational capabilities of deep neural networks to reconstruct intricate conductivity distributions. In parallel, two analytic-based methods, i. e., sparsity regularization and the D-bar method, rooted in mathematical formulations and regularization techniques, are dissected for their strengths and limitations. These methodologies are evaluated through an extensive array of numerical experiments, encompassing diverse scenarios that reflect real-world complexities. A suite of performance metrics is employed to assess the efficacy of these methods. These metrics collectively provide a nuanced understanding of the methods’ ability to capture essential features and delineate complex conductivity patterns. One novel feature of the study is the incorporation of variable conductivity scenarios, introducing a level of heterogeneity that mimics textured inclusions. This departure from uniform conductivity assumptions mimics realistic scenarios, where tissues or materials exhibit spatially varying electrical properties. Exploring how each method responds to such variable conductivity scenarios opens avenues for understanding their robustness and adaptability.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
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Part I: Mathematical aspects of data-driven methods in inverse problems
- On optimal regularization parameters via bilevel learning 1
- Learned regularization for inverse problems 39
- Inverse problems with learned forward operators 73
- Unsupervised approaches based on optimal transport and convex analysis for inverse problems in imaging 107
- Learned reconstruction methods for inverse problems: sample error estimates 163
- Statistical inverse learning problems with random observations 201
- General regularization in covariate shift adaptation 245
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Part II: Applications of data-driven methods in inverse problems
- Analysis of generalized iteratively regularized Landweber iterations driven by data 273
- Integration of model- and learning-based methods in image restoration 303
- Dynamic computerized tomography using inexact models and motion estimation 331
- Deep Bayesian inversion 359
- Utilizing uncertainty quantification variational autoencoders in inverse problems with applications in photoacoustic tomography 413
- Electrical impedance tomography: a fair comparative study on deep learning and analytic-based approaches 437
- Classification with neural networks with quadratic decision functions 471
- Index 495
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
-
Part I: Mathematical aspects of data-driven methods in inverse problems
- On optimal regularization parameters via bilevel learning 1
- Learned regularization for inverse problems 39
- Inverse problems with learned forward operators 73
- Unsupervised approaches based on optimal transport and convex analysis for inverse problems in imaging 107
- Learned reconstruction methods for inverse problems: sample error estimates 163
- Statistical inverse learning problems with random observations 201
- General regularization in covariate shift adaptation 245
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Part II: Applications of data-driven methods in inverse problems
- Analysis of generalized iteratively regularized Landweber iterations driven by data 273
- Integration of model- and learning-based methods in image restoration 303
- Dynamic computerized tomography using inexact models and motion estimation 331
- Deep Bayesian inversion 359
- Utilizing uncertainty quantification variational autoencoders in inverse problems with applications in photoacoustic tomography 413
- Electrical impedance tomography: a fair comparative study on deep learning and analytic-based approaches 437
- Classification with neural networks with quadratic decision functions 471
- Index 495