Optical and Digital Techniques for Information Security This book comprehensively surveys the results of research investigation and technologies used to secure verify recognize track and authenticate objects and information from theft counterfeiting and manipulation by unauthorized persons and agencies. This book will draw on the diverse expertise in optical sciences and engineering digital image processing imaging systems information processing computer based information systems sensors detectors and biometrics to report innovative technologies applied to information security issues. Optical and Digital Techniques for Information Security is the first book in a series focusing on Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. The Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications series focuses on research monographs in the areas of: Recognition and identification (including optical imaging biometrics authentication verification and smart surveillance systems) Biological and chemical threat detection (including biosensors aerosols materials detection and forensics) Secure information systems (including encryption and optical and photonic systems)