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Design of zero reference codes using cross-entropy method.

Jung-Chieh Chen1

  • 1Department of Optoelectronics and Communication Engineering, National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. jcchen@nknucc.nknu.edu.tw

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This study introduces the Cross-Entropy (CE) method for designing optimal zero reference codes (ZRCs) in optical applications. CE significantly reduces computational complexity and improves autocorrelation performance compared to genetic algorithms.

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Area of Science:

  • Optoelectronics and Optical Communications
  • Information Theory and Signal Processing

Background:

  • Zero Reference Codes (ZRCs) are crucial for optical applications.
  • Designing optimal ZRCs involves minimizing autocorrelation signal peaks (sigma).
  • Exhaustive search methods for ZRC design face high computational complexity, especially for large codes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient method for designing optimal Zero Reference Codes (ZRCs).
  • To minimize the second maximum of the autocorrelation signal (sigma) in ZRCs.
  • To reduce the computational complexity associated with ZRC design.

Main Methods:

  • The problem of designing optimum ZRCs was reformulated as a binary variable minimization problem.
  • The Cross-Entropy (CE) method was introduced as a novel approach for ZRC optimization.
  • Computer simulations were used to compare CE with the Genetic Algorithm (GA).

Main Results:

  • The Cross-Entropy method effectively minimizes the autocorrelation signal's second maximum (sigma).
  • CE demonstrated lower computational complexity compared to traditional exhaustive search methods.
  • Simulations showed CE outperforms the Genetic Algorithm (GA) in achieving better sigma values.

Conclusions:

  • The Cross-Entropy method offers an efficient and effective solution for designing optimal Zero Reference Codes.
  • CE provides a significant advantage in reducing computational load for ZRC optimization.
  • This approach enhances ZRC performance for optical applications.