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
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;
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
