Applying the convolution theorem to the two-dimensional magnetic inverse problem

Abstract

A collection and clarification is given of the key mathematical details of the method of applying the convolution theorem as part of the solution to the two-dimensional magnetic inverse problem: reconstructing current density from magnetic field data. Particular emphasis is given to obtaining a closed-form solution for the Fourier transform of the convolution kernel that features in the Biot-Savart law. Having done this, the Fourier-transformed current density is obtained, via the convolution theorem, as a function of Fourier-transformed magnetic field data and other variables.