Gyrator transform-based optical image encryption, using chaos

Abstract

We propose a new method for image encryption, using gyrator transform and chaos theory. Random phase masks are generated using chaos functions and are called as chaotic random phase masks. In the proposed technique, the image is encrypted using gyrator transform and two chaotic random phase masks. Three types of chaos functions have been used to generate the chaotic random phase masks. These chaos functions are the logistic map, the tent map and the Kaplan-Yorke map. The computer simulations are presented to verify the validity of the proposed technique. The mean square errors have been calculated. The robustness of the proposed technique to blind decryption in terms of rotation angle and the seed values of the chaotic random phase mask have been evaluated. The optical implementation of the encryption and the decryption technique has been proposed.