Dynamic analysis of an improper fractional-order laser chaotic system and its image encryption application

The fractional-order chaotic systems have characteristics of the all chaotic systems, however, the improper fractional-order chaotic systems have more complexity random sequences, which more suitable for chaotic cryptosystems. To investigate the application of improper fraction order chaotic system in chaotic cryptography, in this paper, an improper fractional-order laser chaotic system is constructed and applied in image encryption algorithm. The dynamic performances of the system are studied through phase diagrams, Lyapunov exponents spectrum, bifurcation diagrams and C-0 complexity. Meanwhile, the improper fractional-order laser chaotic system is realized based on DSP platform. In addition, the performances of the designed encryption scheme are analyzed by key space, correlation coefficients, information entropy, histogram, differential attacks and robustness analysis. The experimental simulation results indicate that the improper fractional-order laser chaotic system not only has the abundant dynamic characteristics, but also has better security when it is used to image encryption algorithm. Therefore, this research would provide theoretical basis for the improper fractional-order laser chaotic system in security communications application.