Quantum Image Encryption Based on Quantum Image Decomposition

Aiming at the slow processing speed of classic image encryption algorithms and the security analysis of existing quantum image encryption algorithms, this paper combines the representation method of quantum images and proposes a quantum image encryption algorithm based on image correlation decomposition. Using the principle of quantum state superposition and measurement, the association between image pixels is established, the image is decomposed into a series of feature sub-images and stored in a complete binary tree set, and different sub-images are operated and encrypted by random phase operation and quantum rotation operation. Then superimpose all the sub-images to obtain the ciphertext image. The algorithm has a larger key space so that it can resist brute force attacks. At the same time, the quantum encryption algorithm has lower computational complexity than classic encryption algorithms. In addition, because the ciphertext image is transmitted in the communication channel in the form of a quantum state, the security of quantum image encryption also surpasses the security of classical image encryption.