Image encryption based on extended fractional Fourier transform and digital holography technique

We present a new optical image encryption algorithm that is based on extended fractional Fourier transform (FRT) and digital holography technique. We can perform the encryption and decryption with more parameters compared with earlier similar methods in FRT domain. In the extended FRT encryption system, the input data to be encrypted is extended fractional Fourier transformed two times and random phase mask is placed at the output plane of the first extended FRT. By use of an interference with a wave from another random phase mask, the encrypted data is stored as a digital hologram. The data retrieval is operated by all-digital means. Computer simulations are presented to verify its validity and efficiency.     

Optical image encryption based on multichannel fractional Fourier transform and double random phase encoding technique

The optical image encryption based on multichannel fractional Fourier transform (FRT) and double random phase encoding technique is proposed. Optical principles of encoding and decoding are analyzed in detail. With this method, one can encrypt different parts of input image, respectively. The system security can be improved to some extent, not only because fractional orders and random phase masks in every channel can be set with freedom, but also because the system parameters among all channels are independent. Numerical simulation results of optical image encryption based on four channel FRT and double random phase encoding are given to verify the feasibility of the method.     

Color image encryption and decryption for twin images in fractional Fourier domain

We propose a method for the encryption of twin color images using fractional Fourier transform (FRT). The color images to be encrypted are converted into the indexed image formats before being processed through twin image encryption algorithm based on the FRT. The proposed algorithm uses one random code in the image domain and one random phase code in the FRT domain to perform double image encryption. The conversion of both the input RGB images into their indexed formats facilitates single-channel processing for each image, and is more compact and robust as compared to multichannel techniques. Different fractional orders, the random masks in image- and FRT domain are the keys to enhance the security of the proposed system. The algorithms to implement the proposed encryption and decryption schemes are discussed, and results of digital simulation are presented. We examine sensitivity of the proposed scheme against the use of unauthorized keys (e.g. incorrect fractional orders, incorrect random phase mask etc.). Robustness of the method against occlusion and noise has also been discussed.     

分数傅里叶变换计算全息

在计算全息和分数傅里叶变换的基础上提出了不对称分数傅里叶变换计算全息和双随机相位不对称分数傅里叶变换计算全息。在这种方法中,首先用一随机相位函数乘以输入图像信息,然后沿x方向实施α级次的一维分数傅里叶变换,再乘以第二个随机相位函数,最后,沿y方向实施β级次的一维分数傅里叶变换。采用迂回位相编码法对变换后的结果编码,绘出计算全息图。为了恢复原始图像,需要知道变换级次和随机相位函数。利用这种方法进行图像加密,使加密图像的密钥由原来两重增加到四重,从而提高了系统的保密性能。     

Sixth-order coincidence fractional Fourier transform implemented with partially coherent light

The sixth-order coincidence fractional Fourier transform (FRT) with incoherent and partially coherent light is introduced as an extension of the recently introduced fourth-order coincidence FRT. An optical system for implementing sixth-order coincidence FRT is designed. It is found that the visibility of the sixth-order coincidence FRT pattern of an object is always much higher than that of the fourth-order coincidence FRT pattern. The visibility is closely related to the transverse width and the transverse coherence length of the light source and also depends on the fractional order of the optical system.     

Wigner Transforms and Fractional Fourier Transforms of the First Order Optical Systems

Based on the Collins formula, the relationship between the coordinate transform matrix (WCTM) of the Wigner distribution function (WDF) and the ray transfer matrix (RTM) of an arbitrary first-order optical system has been derived. By using this relation and the definition of fractional Fourier transform (FRT) in terms of WDF rotation, it is concluded that an arbitrary first-order optical system can be generally decomposed into a thin lens and a FRT sub-system whose order is not unique and depends on two concrete decomposing operations on the system. And when the system is reciprocally symmetric, a FRT can be implemented by it. In addition, the composition, that is also the decomposition condition of the complicated FRT optical system by cascading a series of FRT subsystems has also been derived by using the operations of RTM.     

Wigner Transforms and Fractional Fourier Transforms of the First Order Optical Systems

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Fractional Fourier transform of an elliptical dark-hollow beam

The fractional Fourier transform (FRT) of an elliptical dark-hollow beam (EDHB) is studied in detail. Based on the definition of FRT in the rectangular coordinate system, analytical formulae are derived for the FRT of an EDHB with the help of a tensor method. The properties of an EDHB in the FRT plane are illustrated numerically by use of the derived formulae. The results show that the properties of the EDHB in the FRT plane are closely related to the parameters of the beam and to the fractional order. The derived formula provides a convenient way for analyzing and calculating the FRT of an EDHB.     

Fractional Fourier transform based image multiplexing and encryption technique for four-color images using input images as keys

A digital technique for multiplexing and encryption of four RGB images has been proposed using the fractional Fourier transform (FRT). The four input RGB images are first converted into their indexed image formats and subsequently multiplexed into a single image through elementary mathematical steps prior to the encryption. The encryption algorithm uses two random phase masks in the input- and the FRT domain, respectively. These random phase masks are especially designed using the input images. As the encryption is carried out through a single channel, the technique is more compact and faster as compared to the multichannel techniques. Different fractional orders, the random masks in input-, and FRT domain are the keys for decryption as well as de-multiplexing. The algorithms to implement the proposed multiplexing-, and encryption scheme are discussed, and results of digital simulation are presented. Simulation results show that the technique is free from cross-talk. The performance of the proposed technique has also been analyzed against occlusion, noise, and attacks using partial windows of the correct random phase keys. The robustness of the technique against known-, and chosen plain-text attacks has also been explained.     

Logarithms-based RGB image encryption in the fractional Fourier domain: A non-linear approach

We propose a non-linear image encryption scheme for RGB images, using natural logarithms and fractional Fourier transform (FRT). The RGB image is first segregated into the component color channels and each of these components is hidden inside a random mask (RM) using base changing rule of logarithms. Subsequently, these channels are encrypted independently using random phase masks (RPMs) and the FRT. The fractional orders of the FRT, input random masks and random phase masks used in each channel serve as the keys for encryption and decryption. The algorithms to implement the proposed scheme are discussed, and results of digital simulation are presented. The robustness of the technique is analyzed against the variation in fractional orders of the FRT, change of RMs and RPMs, and occlusion of the encrypted data, respectively. Performance of the scheme has also been studied against the attacks using noise and partial windows of the correct RPMs. The proposed technique is shown to perform better against some attacks in comparison to the conventional linear methods.     

Fractional Fourier transform for a hollow Gaussian beam

The fractional Fourier transform (FRT) for a hollow Gaussian beam (HGB) is investigated. Based on the definition of FRT in the cylindrical coordinate system, analytical formulae are derived for the FRT for a HGB. By using the derived formulae, the properties of a HGB in the FRT plane are illustrated numerically. The derived formulae provide a convenient way for analyzing and calculating the FRT of a HGB.     

Fractional Fourier transform for partially coherent beam in spatial-frequency domain

By using Fourier transform and the tensor analysis method, the fractional Fourier transform (FRT) in the spatial-frequency domain for partially coherent beams is derived. Based on the FRT in the spatial-frequency domain, an analytical transform formula is derived for a partially coherent twisted anisotropic Gaussian－Schell model (GSM) beam passing through the FRT system. The connections between the FRT formula and the generalized diffraction integral formulae for partially coherent beams through an aligned optical system and a misaligned optical system in the spatial-frequency domain are discussed, separately. By using the derived formula, the intensity distribution of partially coherent twisted anisotropic GSM beams in the FRT plane are studied in detail. The formula derived provide a convenient tool for analysing and calculating the FRTs of the partially coherent beams in spatial-frequency domain.     

Experimental observation of lensless coincidence fractional Fourier transform with a Gaussian Schell-model beam

A modified lensless optical system for implementing coincidence fractional Fourier transform (FRT) is proposed, and the conditions for the optical system to implement the coincidence FRT with incoherent or partially coherent light are discussed. Furthermore, we report the experimental observation of lensless coincidence FRT of an object (double slits) with a typical partially coherent beam - Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beam. The experimental results are analyzed and agree reasonably well with the theoretical results.     

Fractional Fourier transform for off-axis dark-hollow beams

Based on the definition of fractional Fourier transform (FRT) in the rectangular coordinate system, the FRT for off-axis circular and elliptical dark-hollow beams (DHB) is studied in detail, and analytical formulae are derived for the FRT for off-axis circular and elliptical DHB. The properties of off-axis DHB in the FRT plane are illustrated numerically by use of the derived formulae. The results show that the properties of the off-axis DHB in the FRT plane are closely related with the parameters of the beam and fractional order. The derived formula provides a convenient way for analyzing and calculating the FRT of off-axis DHBs.     

Propagation of Lorentz and Lorentz-Gauss beams through an apertured fractional Fourier transform optical system

By expanding the hard-aperture function into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, we derive approximate analytical formulae for Lorentz and Lorentz-Gauss beams propagating through an apertured fractional Fourier transform (FRT) optical system. As an application example, properties of a Lorentz-Gauss beam in the FRT plane after propagating through a squarely or annularly apertured FRT optical system are studied numerically. The results obtained using the approximate analytical formula are in good agreement with those obtained using numerical integral calculation. The FRT optical system provides a convenient way for laser beam shaping.     

Propagation properties of Bessel and Bessel-Gaussian beams in a fractional Fourier transform optical system

The properties of Bessel-Gaussian beams (BGBs) and Bessel beams (BBs) propagating through a fractional Fourier transform (FRT) optical system have been investigated. The analytical transformation formulae for BBs and BGBs propagation through a FRT optical system are derived based on definition of the FRT in the cylindrical coordinate system. By using the derived formula, numerical examples are illustrated.     

Lensless optical implementation of the coincidence fractional Fourier transform

A lensless optical system for implementing the coincidence fractional Fourier transform (FRT) is proposed. The conditions for the lensless optical system to implement the coincidence FRT with incoherent light and entangled photon pairs are discussed. The results offer a novel scheme for FRTs and thus suggest useful applications.     

Fractional Fourier transform for partially coherent Gaussian-Schell model beams

The fractional Fourier transform (FRT) is applied to partially coherent twisted anisotropic Gaussian-Schell model (GSM) beams based directly on the cross-spectral density. An analytical and concise formula is derived for the cross-spectral density of partially coherent twisted anisotropic GSM beams passing through a FRT system in terms of the tensor method. The corresponding tensor ABCD law for performing a FRT is obtained. The connection between the FRT formula and the generalized Collins formula for partially coherent beams is discussed. The formulas derived provide a powerful tool for analyzing and calculating the FRTs of partially coherent beams.     

Analytical solution for an anomalous hollow beam in a fractional Fourier transforming optical system with a hard aperture

Based on the fact that a hard aperture function can be expanded into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, the approximate analytical expressions for the output field distribution of an anomalous hollow beam (AHB) passing through an apertured fractional Fourier transform (FRT) system are derived. By using the approximate analytical formulae and diffraction integral formulae, the propagation properties of an AHB in circular and rectangular apertured FRT system are studied numerically. The results show that this method provides a convenient tool for studying the propagation properties of an AHB passing through apertured FRT system, and the apertured FRT system can be applied to laser beam shaping conveniently.     

不对称离散分数傅里叶变换实现数字图像的加密变换

利用不对称分数傅里叶变换的特性,提出了一种图像加密变换的新方法。对图像的x,y方向分别实施不同级次的一维分数傅里叶变换,得到加密图像。解密方法就是对变换后的图像实施对应级次的分数傅里叶逆变换,只有当x,y方向的逆变换级次分别与原变换级次都相同或者满足周期条件时,才能恢复原图像。加密变换有效地提高了图像加密和防伪力度。数值计算验证了方法的正确性和可行性。