Random number generation based on the time of arrival of single photons
Applied Optics, Vol. 44, Issue 36, pp. 7760-7763 (2005)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.44.007760
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Abstract
We report the demonstration of a new type of true random number generator based on the random distribution of the time interval between photons from a single-photon-like source. The experimental setup is simple and robust against mechanical and temperature disturbances. With improved detector resolution and efficiency, the random number bit rate could be increased by more than an order of magnitude to satisfy practical requirements.
© 2005 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(030.5260) Coherence and statistical optics : Photon counting
(230.0250) Optical devices : Optoelectronics
(270.5290) Quantum optics : Photon statistics
ToC Category:
Quantum Optics
Citation
Hai-Qiang Ma, Yuejian Xie, and Ling-An Wu, "Random number generation based on the time of arrival of single photons," Appl. Opt. 44, 7760-7763 (2005)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-44-36-7760
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