On Green’s functions, propagator matrices, focusing functions and their mutual relations

K. Wapenaar, J. Brackenhoff, S. De Ridder, E. Slob, R. Snieder

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Abstract

Green’s functions and propagator matrices are both solutions of the wave equation, but whereas Green’s functions obey a causality condition in time (G = 0 for t < 0), propagator matrices obey a boundary condition in space. Marchenko-type focusing functions focus a wave field in space at zero time. We discuss the mutual relations between Green’s functions, propagator matrices and focusing functions, avoiding up-down decomposition and accounting for propagating and evanescent waves. We conclude with discussing a Marchenko-type Green’s function representation, which forms a basis for extending the Marchenko method to improve the imaging of steeply dipping flanks and to account for refracted waves.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication84th EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition 2023
PublisherEAGE
Number of pages5
Volume2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event84th EAGE ANNUAL Conference and Exhibition 2023 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 5 Jun 20238 Jun 2023
Conference number: 84

Conference

Conference84th EAGE ANNUAL Conference and Exhibition 2023
Abbreviated titleEAGE 2023
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period5/06/238/06/23

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