The generalized ambiguity function: a bridgework between classical and quantum radar

John E. Gray; Allen D. Parks

doi:10.1117/12.2223184

12 May 2016 The generalized ambiguity function: a bridgework between classical and quantum radar

John E. Gray, Allen D. Parks

Proceedings Volume 9829, Radar Sensor Technology XX; 98291C (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223184
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2016, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

We provide a common framework for the measurement problem for radar, sonar, and quantum mechanics by casting them in the common language of quantum mechanics as a Rigged Hilbert Space. This language reveals a more detailed understanding of the underlying interactions of a return signal that are not usually brought out by standard signal processing design techniques. It also provides a means to "post-select" the return signal so the receiver design for radars can be optimized for either a single or multiple operators. Thus, detector design can be optimized for signal interaction with objects, so the algorithm provides a solution to receiver design for general types of interactions.

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John E. Gray and Allen D. Parks "The generalized ambiguity function: a bridgework between classical and quantum radar", Proc. SPIE 9829, Radar Sensor Technology XX, 98291C (12 May 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2223184

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