Investigating the Quantum Radar Cross-Section of an Elliptical Surface Target and its Influencing Factors

Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD student, Imam Ali Officer University, Tehran, Iran

2 Ph.D., Technical and Engineering Faculty, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

There are many uses of quantum information for remote sensing applications such as quantum radar. Quantum radars are an advanced technology with many potentials and applications. Quantum Radar Cross Section (QRCS) is an important parameter inquantum radars' subject that shows how "big" an object looks to a quantum radar and describes how much return one gets when illuminating an object with a small number of photons. In this research, in order to better analyze and predict the cross-section of a quantum radar, we first use the particle approach of photons to express the quantum radar cross-section (QRCS) of a flat elliptical target. Then, by applying Fourier transforms we developed the closed-form analytical expression of the quantum radar cross-section of the mentioned elliptical surface. this analytical expression can predict the QRCS in both monostatic and bistatic radars. Then we examine the effects of each of the variables, such as the wavelength of the photons, the number of photons in each pulse, and the angle of the photon transmitter in the cross-section of the quantum radar. We also give a cross-section comparison between classical and quantum radars to present the advantages of quantum radars over classical radars.

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Volume 10, Issue 2 - Serial Number 28
Number 28, Autumn and Winter Quarterly
January 2023

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  • Receive Date: 09 August 2022
  • Revise Date: 05 December 2022
  • Accept Date: 31 December 2022
  • Publish Date: 21 January 2023

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