Frequency Domain Time Reversal Adaptive Focusing on Nondestructive Testing Imaging Method for Composite Materials
摘要
Frequency constraints limit traditional microwave nondestructive testing (MNDT) methods, while time-domain time-reversal approaches suffer from restricted bandwidth and sampling resolution. These limitations reduce the ability to detect profound or subtle defects in composite materials. To overcome this, we propose a novel frequency-domain time-reversal microwave nondestructive testing (FD-TRMNDT) method. This method scans the material under test (MUT) using an adaptive source positioning principle derived from time-reversal theory and identifies internal defects by tracking phase variations in the frequency-domain response. A time-reversal operator is constructed from multi-frequency S-parameters to enhance focusing and resolution. Experimental validation was performed on composite samples containing simulated air bubble defects. The proposed technique successfully detected defects as small as 0.027