Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps

This study presents a novel encryption method for RGB (Red–Green–Blue) color images that combines scrambling techniques with the logistic map equation. In this method, image scrambling serves as a reversible transformation, rendering the image unintelligible to unauthorized users and thus enhancing...

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Main Authors: Saeed Basiri, Laleh Farhang Matin, Mosayeb Naseri
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/13/2/56
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description This study presents a novel encryption method for RGB (Red–Green–Blue) color images that combines scrambling techniques with the logistic map equation. In this method, image scrambling serves as a reversible transformation, rendering the image unintelligible to unauthorized users and thus enhancing security against potential attacks. The proposed encryption scheme, called Bit-Plane Representation of Quantum Images (BRQI), utilizes quantum operations in conjunction with a one-dimensional chaotic system to increase encryption efficiency. The encryption algorithm operates in two phases: first, the quantum image undergoes scrambling through bit-plane manipulation, and second, the scrambled image is mixed with a key image generated using the logistic map. To assess the performance of the algorithm, simulations and analyses were conducted, evaluating parameters such as entropy (a measure of disorder) and correlation coefficients to confirm the effectiveness and robustness of this algorithm in safeguarding and encoding color images. The results show that the proposed quantum color image encryption algorithm surpasses classical methods in terms of security, robustness, and computational complexity.
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spelling doaj-art-4cda9d36dbbb4f37882f23b6b6c853982025-08-20T02:44:38ZengMDPI AGComputation2079-31972025-02-011325610.3390/computation13020056Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic MapsSaeed Basiri0Laleh Farhang Matin1Mosayeb Naseri2Department of Physics, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran 1651153311, IranDepartment of Physics, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran 1651153311, IranDigital Technologies Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON K1A0R6, CanadaThis study presents a novel encryption method for RGB (Red–Green–Blue) color images that combines scrambling techniques with the logistic map equation. In this method, image scrambling serves as a reversible transformation, rendering the image unintelligible to unauthorized users and thus enhancing security against potential attacks. The proposed encryption scheme, called Bit-Plane Representation of Quantum Images (BRQI), utilizes quantum operations in conjunction with a one-dimensional chaotic system to increase encryption efficiency. The encryption algorithm operates in two phases: first, the quantum image undergoes scrambling through bit-plane manipulation, and second, the scrambled image is mixed with a key image generated using the logistic map. To assess the performance of the algorithm, simulations and analyses were conducted, evaluating parameters such as entropy (a measure of disorder) and correlation coefficients to confirm the effectiveness and robustness of this algorithm in safeguarding and encoding color images. The results show that the proposed quantum color image encryption algorithm surpasses classical methods in terms of security, robustness, and computational complexity.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/13/2/56encryptionquantum imageBRQIlogistic map
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quantum image
BRQI
logistic map
title Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps
title_full Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps
title_fullStr Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps
title_full_unstemmed Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps
title_short Innovative Quantum Encryption Method for RGB Images Based on Bit-Planes and Logistic Maps
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topic encryption
quantum image
BRQI
logistic map
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-3197/13/2/56
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