Method for generating random numbers and associated random number generator

Abstract

A random signal can be obtained from a random tunnelling of charges from one conductor to another conductor across a quantum tunnelling barrier. The random signal can be amplified and associated to a random number. The association can be performed repetitively to generate a sequence of random numbers.

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technical field [0001] Improvements are often in the area of ​​random number generation. Background technique [0002] Random numbers find application in many fields such as cryptography, games of chance, scientific computing, and / or statistical research. In these applications, the randomness of the generated random numbers is very important, because the predictability of random numbers can lead to unsafe communication, such as cheating and / or unreliable scientific results. [0003] Therefore, sought-after characteristics of a random number generator include the ability to generate random numbers at a relatively high rate while using a device that is relatively easy to use in terms of price, size, and the like. [0004] To meet these needs, previously used methods often rely on pseudorandom algorithms and / or pseudorandom physical properties of materials. While random numbers generated by these methods may appear completely random at first glance (they may even pass the Nat...

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While random numbers generated by these methods may appear completely random at first glance (they may even pass the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) statistical test suite for random number generators), such pseudo-random Detectors are usually based on a deterministic approach, so they have flaws, once the flaw is finally discovered, the outcome can be predicted

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