Reconstruction of dielectrics from experimental data via a hybrid globally convergent/adaptive inverse algorithm*

@article{Beilina2010ReconstructionOD,
  title={Reconstruction of dielectrics from experimental data via a hybrid globally convergent/adaptive inverse algorithm*},
  author={Larisa Beilina and Michael V. Klibanov},
  journal={Inverse Problems},
  year={2010},
  volume={26},
  pages={125009}
}
The validity of the synthesis of a globally convergent numerical method with the adaptive FEM technique for a coefficient inverse problem is verified on time-resolved experimental data. The refractive indices, locations and shapes of dielectric abnormalities are accurately imaged. 
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