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Synergizing Deep Learning and Full-Waveform Inversion: Bridging Data-Driven and Theory-Guided Approaches for Enhanced Seismic Imaging

Geophysics 2025-02-26 v1 Artificial Intelligence Computational Engineering, Finance, and Science Machine Learning Numerical Analysis Numerical Analysis

Abstract

This review explores the integration of deep learning (DL) with full-waveform inversion (FWI) for enhanced seismic imaging and subsurface characterization. It covers FWI and DL fundamentals, geophysical applications (velocity estimation, deconvolution, tomography), and challenges (model complexity, data quality). The review also outlines future research directions, including hybrid, generative, and physics-informed models for improved accuracy, efficiency, and reliability in subsurface property estimation. The synergy between DL and FWI has the potential to transform geophysics, providing new insights into Earth's subsurface.

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@article{arxiv.2502.17585,
  title  = {Synergizing Deep Learning and Full-Waveform Inversion: Bridging Data-Driven and Theory-Guided Approaches for Enhanced Seismic Imaging},
  author = {Christopher Zerafa and Pauline Galea and Cristiana Sebu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2502.17585},
  year   = {2025}
}

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20 pages, 14 images, literature review

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