A brief exploration of open-source gradient-based numerical optimization Python libraries for full-waveform inversion

Geoscientists favor Python for its user-friendly interface and scientific packages that support application implementation. Python's capabilities make it particularly useful for seismic full waveform inversion (FWI), which can see its implementation time reduced by making use of its extensive...

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Published in:	Seismica
Main Author:	Oscar Mojica
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	McGill University 2025-08-01
Subjects:	Open-source software Python Gradient-based optimization FWI
Online Access:	https://seismica.library.mcgill.ca/article/view/1475

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