Abstract
In this paper, we develop a new optical information authentication system based on compressed double-random-phase-encoded images and quick-response (QR) codes, where the parameters of optical lightwave are used as keys for optical decryption and the QR code is a key for verification. An input image attached with QR code is first optically encoded in a simplified double random phase encoding (DRPE) scheme without using interferometric setup. From the single encoded intensity pattern recorded by a CCD camera, a compressed double-random-phaseencoded image, i.e., the sparse phase distribution used for optical decryption, is generated by using an iterative phase retrieval technique with QR code. We compare this technique to the other two methods proposed in literature, i.e., Fresnel domain information authentication based on the classical DRPE with holographic technique and information authentication based on DRPE and phase retrieval algorithm. Simulation results show that QR codes are effective on improving the security and data sparsity of optical information encryption and authentication system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6239-6253 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics