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A physical equation based image steganography with electro-magnetic embedding

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Steganography is adjudged to be a boon in the field of global conveyance of sensitive information. In this paper, a novel approach is proffered where all the ensued methods are epitomized in the dimensions of physics. The cardinal aim is to promote data hiding in terms of the explicit arena of applicability concerning physics. The initial step proceeds with the application of Motion Scrambling procedure. This is done by customizing the Power Modulus Scrambling (PMS) method in such a way that it uses some of the illustrious conventions from physics to procreate unique focal values. These values, in turn administer the scrambling methodology. The Electro-magnetic insertion technique then exerts specific salient formulations that efficaciously aid and expedite the mechanism of infusing secret bits. All the principles from the physics domain are elected with discreet observation. The followed experimental results show moderate competence and adeptness of the proposed work in terms of distinct benchmarking metrics, both quantitative and qualitative.

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Mukherjee, S., Sanyal, G. A physical equation based image steganography with electro-magnetic embedding. Multimed Tools Appl 78, 18571–18593 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-019-7239-7

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