DocumentCode
474665
Title
High-speed quantum random number generation
Author
Wayne, Michael A. ; Jeffrey, Evan R. ; Akelsrod, Gleb M. ; Kwiat, Paul G.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys., Illinois Univ., Urbana, IL
fYear
2008
fDate
4-9 May 2008
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We present a quantum random number generator based on randomness in photon emission and detection. Using a single-photon counter and FPGA-based data processing allows for a convenient implementation that outputs data at 40 Mbit/s.
Keywords
field programmable gate arrays; photon counting; quantum theory; random number generation; FPGA based data processing; bit rate 40 Mbit/s; photon detection; photon emission; quantum random number generation; single-photon counter; Counting circuits; Cryptography; Detectors; Entropy; Event detection; Field programmable gate arrays; Frequency; Physics; Random number generation; Testing; (030.5260) Photon Counting; (999.9999)Quantum Cryptography;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-859-9
Type
conf
Filename
4572372
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