Title :
Introduction to the feature section on optical chaos and applications to cryptography
Author :
Donati, Silvano ; Mirasso, C.R.
Abstract :
In this feature section, we have six contributions from pioneering groups working on optical chaos synchronization and encryption. The two more widely used techniques to make a semiconductor laser operate in a chaotic regime are optical and electrooptical feedback. Both techniques are well represented in this feature issue. The first four papers deal with optical feedback. The two other papers concentrate on electro-optical feedback.
Keywords :
cryptography; laser feedback; optical chaos; optical transmitters; semiconductor lasers; synchronisation; chaotic regime; cryptography; electro-optical feedback; electrooptical feedback; encryption; laser feedback; optical chaos; optical chaos synchronization; optical feedback; optical transmitters; semiconductor laser; Chaos; Chaotic communication; Communication system security; Decoding; Frequency synchronization; Information security; Nonlinear optics; Optical receivers; Power lasers; Public key cryptography;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.2002.801951
