An Information-Theoretic Basis for Designing Efficient Signal Sources Using Unstable Nonlinear Electronic Oscillators
Abstract
We review recent progress at AMRDEC in establishing an information-theoretic basis for designing efficient signals sources using unstable nonlinear electronic oscillators. Such oscillators appear to be generally useful in ranging and communications, particularly when used in a chaotic mode. Their primary advantages lie in their tremendous natural bandwidth and simplicity of construction. We show that the dynamics of these novel devices can be modeled as an information source of discrete symbols with fixed transition rules. Applications involving the control and synchronization of chaotic oscillators are discussed from this vantage point.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA433565
Entities
People
- Krishna Myneni
- Ned J. Corron
- Shawn D. Pethel