Quantum scrambling and DNA based multilayer image encryption with QTRNG and 6D hyperchaotic keys

Area of Science:

• Quantum Information Science
• Cryptography
• Telecommunications Engineering

Background:

• Secure data communication is critical in the evolving 6G era.
• Existing cryptographic methods require enhancement for robust data protection.
• Quantum technologies offer new paradigms for secure information transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel quantum image encryption algorithm for enhanced data security.
• To integrate Quantum True Random Number Generation (QTRNG) and a 6D hyperchaotic system.
• To improve the security and robustness of image data transmission in 6G networks.

Main Methods:

• Utilized RX and RZ quantum gates for Quantum True Random key sequence generation.
• Employed multistage DNA encoding and QTRNG for initial encryption using Novel Enhanced Quantum Representation (NEQR).
• Applied SHA-384 hashing, Quantum Fibonacci, and bit-level scrambling across three distinct encryption stages with varying hyperchaotic keys.

Main Results:

• The proposed algorithm successfully generated secure quantum key sequences.
• Multistage encryption involving DNA encoding, QTRNG, and hyperchaotic systems demonstrated high security.
• Encryption metrics validated the algorithm's reliability and robustness against potential threats.

Conclusions:

• The novel quantum image encryption algorithm provides a secure and robust solution for 6G data communication.
• The combination of QTRNG and image-dependent hyperchaotic systems significantly enhances cryptographic security.
• The algorithm demonstrates strong potential for practical implementation in secure communication systems.