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Image authentication with topologically stable C-point singularities.

Tileshwar, Praveen Kumar

|June 10, 2026

Summary

This study introduces a new optical image authentication method using C-point polarization singularities for secure data encoding. The technique simplifies optical implementation and enhances security against digital attacks.

Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Cryptography
Information Security

Background:

Optical authentication is crucial in cryptography for its parallelism and digital attack resistance.
Vector light fields possess unique polarization singularity configurations, such as C-points.
Existing methods may require complex interferometric data retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel optical image authentication scheme.
To leverage the topological stability and uniqueness of C-point polarization singularities.
To simplify optical implementation and data retrieval processes.

Main Methods:

Utilizing C-point polarization singularity configurations in vector light fields for multi-data encoding.
Exploiting the topological and polarization degrees of freedom (DOF) of C-points.

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Employing intensity-based analysis for image encoding and validation, avoiding interferometry.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a novel optical image authentication scheme based on C-point singularities.
Achieved multi-data encoding through variable spatial distribution and singularity order of C-points.
Enabled authentication via simple intensity-based analysis, eliminating complex interferometric retrieval.

Conclusions:

The proposed scheme offers a simplified and robust approach to optical image authentication.
C-point polarization singularities provide a unique and stable basis for secure data encoding.
The method maintains high sensitivity to experimental deviations, ensuring authentication integrity.