Double image encryption by using Arnold transform and discrete fractional angular transform

Based on Arnold transform and discrete fractional angular transform, a double image encryption algorithm is designed. Two original images are regarded as the amplitude and phase of a complex function. Arnold transform is introduced for scrambling the pixels at a local area of the complex function. Subsequently the changed complex function is converted by discrete fractional angular transform. The operations mentioned will be performed many times. The amplitude of final output complex function is the encrypted image and its phase is regarded as the key of encryption algorithm. The parameters of the two transforms serve as the additional keys for enhancing the security. Some numerical simulations have been done to validate the performance of this encryption scheme.

► A kind of double image encryption algorithm is proposed using Arnold transform and discrete fractional angular transform.
► Phase distribution in the output of encryption process is regarded as the main key of the proposed scheme.
► Parameters of the two transforms can serve as additional key for enhancing the security of the encryption scheme.