Secure free space communication with vortex beams

Judy Kupferman, Shlomi Arnon

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Abstract

Security is an increasingly important issue in modern communication. We propose a concept for secure detection of vortex beams in free space optics (FSO). The transmitted signal is composed of a Gaussian beam together with a low powered vortex beam. For each vortex mode, we select the detectors with the maximum received power for the particular signal, depending on the spatial distribution probability of the signal beam. Eavesdroppers have no way of knowing which patterns are relevant for the transmitted signal. We perform a numerical calculation for maximal signal detection and security. Applications include l free space communication.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationLaser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VII
EditorsAlexander M.J. Van Eijk, Jeremy P. Bos, Stephen M. Hammel
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510621114
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2018
EventLaser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VII 2018 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 20 Aug 201822 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume10770

Conference

ConferenceLaser Communication and Propagation through the Atmosphere and Oceans VII 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period20/08/1822/08/18

Keywords

  • Free space optics
  • vortex beams

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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