An optical waveform pre-distortion method based on time domain fractional Fourier transformation

An optical waveform pre-distortion method is proposed in reducing the temporal broadening of pulse based on the optical implementation of time domain fractional Fourier transform (FRFT). Moreover, a new analysis of the dispersion and self-phase modulation effects is investigated. The simulation results show that prechirp coefficient and proper fractional orders of FRFT can be beneficial in mitigating pulse broadening.     

Application of fractional Fourier transform on spatial filtering

Starting from the relationship between the Wigner transformation and the fractional Fourier transform (FRFT), we apply the FRFT to the spatial filtering. In the process of filtering, the noise can be simulated as the chirp functions or their linear combination, which can be filtered at the corresponding fractional planes, and also the actual positions can be exactly obtained. Some numerical simulations prove its possibility.     

海杂波FRFT域的分形特征分析及小目标检测方法

针对海杂波背景下海情对小目标检测的严重影响, 本文研究了实测海杂波在分数阶Fourier变换(FRFT)域的分形特征, 分别提出了单、高尺度下的分形检测方法. 由数学定义推得, FRFT 在不同阶数和尺度情况下, 不具有一致的自相似特性, 采用多重分形趋势波动分析法确定分形参数H(q), 分析了海杂波在不同海情、距离和极化条件下的分形特征. 在单尺度基础上结合FRFT的变阶优势, 提出了阶数自适应的小目标检测方法; 高尺度条件下, 比较了不同因素对海杂波FRFT域多重分形参数的影响. 结果表明:海杂波FRFT域可用变换阶数的方法检测到湮没在复杂海情中的小信号, 检测门限多数提高200%以上, 比采用时域信号提高26.3%. H(q) 在负高尺度上具有明显的多重分形特征差异, H(q)-q曲线满足反正切分布, 纯海杂波与含目标数据的拟合幅值比分别大于1.8(HH)和1.4(VV), 为海杂波背景小目标检测提供了判定依据.     

High order generalized permutational fractional Fourier transforms

We generalize the definition of the fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) by extending the new definition proposed by Shih. The generalized FRFT, called the high order generalized permutational fractional Fourier transform (HGPFRFT), is a generalized permutational transform. It is shown to have arbitrary natural number M periodic eigenvalues not only with respect to the order of Hermite－Gaussian functions but also to the order of the transform. This HGPFRFT will be reduced to the original FRFT proposed by Namias and Liu's generalized FRFT and Shih's FRFT at the three limits with M=+∞, M=4k(k is a natural number), and M=4, respectively. Therefore the HGPFRFT introduces a comprehensive approach to Shih's FRFT and the original definition. Some important properties of HGPFRFT are discussed. Lastly the results of computer simulations and symbolic representations of the transform are provided.     

Spectrum measurement in the fractional Fourier domain

Fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) plays an important role in many fields of optics and signal processing. This paper considers the problem of real-time measurement of the spectrum of a signal in the FRFT domain. In this paper, we propose two approaches for real-time measurement of the FRFT of a signal based on modulation and bandpass filtering systems. The relation is established between the linear frequency modulation (LFM or chirp) spectrum and the FRFT of its envelope. In addition, two applications for spectrum measurement are presented in the FRFT domain. The LFM signal can be bandlimited in the Fourier transform (FT) domain through spectrum measurement associated with bandpass filtering method. The results can also be useful in the problems related to swept-frequency filter for measurement in the FRFT domain.     

Novel uncertainty relations associated with fractional Fourier transform

In this paper the relations between two spreads, between two group delays, and between one spread and one group delay in fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) domains, are presented and three theorems on the uncertainty principle in FRFT domains are also developed. Theorem 1 gives the bounds of two spreads in two FRFT domains. Theorem 2 shows the uncertainty relation between two group delays in two FRFT domains. Theorem 3 presents the crossed uncertainty relation between one group delay and one spread in two FRFT domains. The novelty of their results lies in connecting the products of different physical measures and giving their physical interpretations. The existing uncertainty principle in the FRFT domain is only a special case of theorem 1, and the conventional uncertainty principle in time-frequency domains is a special case of their results. Therefore, three theorems develop the relations of two spreads in time-frequency domains into the relations between two spreads, between two group delays, and between one spread and one group delay in FRFT domains.     

Optical Image Encryption with Simplified Fractional Hartley Transform

We present a new method for image encryption on the basis of simplifed fractional Hartley transform （SFRHT）. SFRHT is a real transform as Hartley transform （HT） and furthermore, superior to HT in virtue of the advantage that it can also append fractional orders as additional keys for the purpose of improving the system security to some extent. With this method, one can encrypt an image with an intensity-only medium such as a photographic film or a CCD camera by spatially incoherent or coherent illumination. The optical realization is then proposed and computer simulations are also performed to verify the feasibility of this method.     

1维线阵离轴高斯光束的分数傅里叶变换

 为研究非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束通过分数傅里叶变换(FRFT)系统的传输特性,利用Collins积分公式,导出了其在FRFT面上的光强分布解析式,并利用此解析式作数值计算和分析。研究表明：非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束在FRFT面上的光强分布由FRFT的阶数和子光束数目共同决定,其归一化的光强分布随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,周期为2;子光束数目的大小及其奇偶性对归一化光强分布的影响取决于FRFT的阶数;轴上归一化光强分布也随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,变化周期也为2。     

强非局域非线性介质中的互诱导分数傅里叶变换

在强非局域非线性介质中,用强抽运光可以诱导另一弱信号光实现互诱导分数傅里叶变换效应.信号光的分数傅里叶变换阶数与传输距离和抽运光功率有关,当传输距离不变时与抽运光功率的开方成正比.互诱导分数傅里叶变换是实现光控光的又一方法,其特性有助于研发新型的分数傅里叶变换器件,并在光信息处理、光学成像等多个领域有潜在的应用. 关键词： 分数傅里叶变换 非局域介质 互诱导 光孤子     

分数域滤波的分数傅里叶变换光学成像性能分析

将分数域滤波同光学成像相结合,提出了一种基于Lohmann Ⅰ型的带有滤波孔径的两级联分数傅里叶变换光学成像系统.根据分数傅里叶变换和菲涅耳衍射之间的关系以及分数傅里叶变换的分数阶可加性,结合分数域滤波分析了分数傅里叶变换光学成像的基本理论.以点扩散函数和调制传递函数作为评价成像质量的准则,详细分析了不同分数阶光学系统...     

Sampling of fractional bandlimited signals associated with fractional Fourier transform

Fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) plays an important role in many fields of optics and signal processing. This paper considers the problem of reconstructing a fractional bandlimited signal with FRFT. We propose a novel reconstruction method for fractional bandlimited signals using the fractional Fourier series (FRFS). The advantage is that the sampling expansion can be deduced directly not based on the Shannon theorem. By utilizing the generalized form of Parseval’s relation for complex FRFS, we obtain the sampling expansion for fractional bandlimited signals with FRFT. We show that the sampling expansion for fractional bandlimited signals with FRFT is a special case of Parseval’s relation for complex FRFS.     

Fractional Fourier transforms of elliptical Hermite-cosh-Gaussian beams

A new kind of laser beams named the elliptical Hermite-sinusoidal-Gaussian beams (EHSGBs) is introduced and defined by use of tensor method, and the elliptical Hermite-cosh-Gaussian beam (EHChGB) can be regarded as special case of EHSGBs. The fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) is applied to treat the propagation of EHChGBs. An analytical expression for an EHChGB passing through an FRFT system is derived by using vector integration. Some numerical simulations are illustrated for the propagation properties of EHChGBs through FRFT systems.     

Fractional Gabor transform

A fractional Gabor transform (FRGT) is proposed. This new transform is a generalization of the conventional Gabor transform (GT) based on the Fourier transform to the windowed fractional Fourier transform (FRFT). The FRGT provides analyses of signals in both the real space and the FRFT frequency domain simultaneously. The space-FRFT frequency pattern can be rotated as the fractional order changes. The FRGT has an additional freedom, compared with the conventional GT, i.e., the transform order. The FRGT may offer a useful tool for guiding optimal filter design in the FRFT domain in signal processing.     

Fractional Fourier transform of Airy beams

An analytical expression of an Airy beam passing through a fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) system is presented. The effective beam size of the Airy beam in the FRFT plane is also derived. The influences of the order of FRFT, the modulation parameter, and the transverse scale on the normalized intensity distribution and the effective beam size of an Airy beam in the FRFT plane are examined. The order of FRFT controls the effective beam size and the orientation of the beam spot. The modulation parameter affects the effective beam size and the number of lateral side lobes. The normalized intensity distribution and the effective beam size are both proportional to the transverse scale.     

Propagation properties of cosh-squared-Gaussian beam through fractional Fourier transform systems

Based on Collins integral formula and the fact that a hard aperture function can be expanded into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, the propagation properties of cosh-squared-Gaussian beam passing through ideal and apertured FRFT systems have been studied, and some comparisons between using the methods of analytical formula and diffraction integral formula have been done. Further, the studies indicate that the normalized intensity distributions on FRFT plane depend on the fractional order, truncation parameter and initial beam parameter Ω. Variations of normalized intensity distributions with FRFT order are periodic: when the impact of aperture cannot be ignored, the variation period is 4; and when the impact of aperture can be ignored, the variation period is 2.     

二次光栅在波前测量中的应用

采用一种特殊的二次光栅用于激光波前测量,它对非零级衍射光束具有不同的聚焦效应,其光栅线为圆弧型而非直线。导出了在会聚光束情况下的两平面成像在单一像平面上的距离关系,实验上实现了二次光栅用于会聚光束的波前测量,测量得到会聚光束具有较大的散焦(-2.93λ)和球差(1.34λ),与该透镜引起波前的离焦像差理论理想值(-2.695λ)基本符合。该技术可以实现波前的高空间分辨力和高精度实时测量,大大减少光学元件数量,降低装置成本。由于大功率激光束的不稳定性,其波前变化非常快,所以该方法的实时性非常适合于这种波前变化的测量。     

Generalized fractional S-transform and its application to discriminate environmental background acoustic noise signals

We propose a modification of S-transform (ST) by changing the kernel of Fourier transform (FT) with that of fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) and call it generalized fractional ST (GFST). The FRFT is a generalization of FT and it has been shown more useful than the FT for signals with changing frequencies such as chirp signals. The proposed GFST is applied to analyze and classify different environmental background sound mixed with speech signal in the form of additive noise. The simulation results demonstrate that Euclidean distance between the feature vectors computed from generalized fractional ST corresponding to different background noise is increased as compared to ST for the same set of feature vectors and signals.     

On scaling properties of fractional Fourier transform and its relation with other transforms

Several properties of fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) have been studied recently and many are being investigated at present. In this article, scaling property of the FRFT is generalized and some of its applications are suggested. Some extensions of the sampling relations in the FRFT domain are also presented. The issues related to connections between the FRFT and other signal transforms such as scale transform, fractional Mellin transform, and chirp z-transform, are also investigated.     

Fractional Fourier transform of Lorentz beams

This paper introduces Lorentz beams to describe certain laser sources that produce highly divergent fields. The fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) is applied to treat the propagation of Lorentz beams. Based on the definition of convolution and the convolution theorem of the Fourier transform, an analytical expression for a Lorentz beam passing through a FRFT system has been derived. By using the derived formula, the properties of a Lorentz beam in the FRFT plane are illustrated numerically.     

Fractional Fourier transform of off-axial elliptical cosh-Gaussian beams

Cosh-Gaussian beams are of practical interest because they are more efficient at extracting energy from conventional laser amplifiers, and they have some important applications because their profiles can closely resemble the flat-top field distribution by choosing suitable beam parameters of cosh parts. The fractional Fourier transform (FRFT) is applied to treat the propagation of off-axial elliptical cosh-Gaussian beams (EChGBs). By the use of vector integration, the analytical expression for an off-axial EChGB passing through a FRFT system is derived in terms of tensor method. Our formula provides a convenient way for studying the FRFT of off-axial EChGBs; some numerical simulations are also given.