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Changgeng Liu¹, Dayong Wang, John J Healy

¹College of Applied Sciences, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China. changgengliu@mail.usf.edu

Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, Image Science, and Vision

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This study presents an efficient algorithm for accurately computing the linear canonical transform, even with complex parameters and outputs. Simulations confirm the algorithm

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Area of Science:

Signal Processing
Applied Mathematics
Digital Image Processing

Background:

The linear canonical transform (LCT) is a fundamental tool in signal and image processing.
Accurate computation of LCT is crucial for various applications.
Existing methods face challenges with complex parameters and outputs.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an efficient and accurate algorithm for computing the linear canonical transform.
To address the challenges associated with complex transform parameters and complex output variables.
To provide a robust method for LCT computation in diverse scenarios.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel algorithm for linear canonical transform computation.
Analysis of sampling requirements for different cases of complex parameters.
Implementation and simulation of the proposed algorithm.

Main Results:

An efficient algorithm for accurate LCT computation with complex parameters and outputs was developed.
Sampling requirements were clearly defined for various complex scenarios.
Simulation results validated the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed method.

Conclusions:

The presented algorithm offers an accurate and efficient solution for linear canonical transform computation.
The findings are applicable to a wide range of signal and image processing tasks.
The work provides a valuable tool for researchers and practitioners in the field.