Quantum random number generator based on polarization

被引:8
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作者
Feng, MM [1 ]
Qin, XL
Zhou, CY
Xiong, L
Ding, LE
机构
[1] E China Normal Univ, Key Lab Opt & Magnet Resonance Spect, Shanghai 200062, Peoples R China
[2] E China Normal Univ, Dept Phys, Shanghai 200062, Peoples R China
关键词
random number generator; single photon; polarizing beam splitter; coincidence detection;
D O I
10.7498/aps.52.72
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
We present a set of random number generator based on a quantum mechanical source, which is the process of splitting a beam of photons on a polarizing beam splitter. The randomness of the polarizing photon is detected by the synchronous single-photon coincidence detection technique. The random bit data are transferred to a personal computer via a digital I/O interface. The random numbers are tested by the Pseudo-random Number Sequence Test Program(ENT) which is the most popular random number test program in the world. The result is perfect.
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页码:72 / 76
页数:5
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