论文标题
量子隧道二极管的随机数生成
Random number generation from a quantum tunneling diode
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论文摘要
随机数在许多活动中都很重要，包括沟通，加密，科学，赌博，金融和决策。对可以支持加密应用程序的硬件随机数生成器的需求很大。在这项工作中，我们提出了一个量子隧道二极管，作为通过施加电流扫描设备，然后利用时间计算单元来测量电流流动的波动来实现的真实随机性的来源。我们的方法可以用廉价的电子设备实施，并且可以集成到需要随机数字（例如便携式通信设备）的系统中。
Random numbers are important in many activities, including communication, encryption, science, gambling, finance, and decision-making. There is a strong demand for a hardware random number generator that could support cryptographic applications. In this work, we propose a quantum tunneling diode as a source of true randomness achieved by applying electrical current sweeps through the device and then harnessing a time-counting unit to measure fluctuation of current flows. Our approach can be implemented with inexpensive electronics and could be integrated into systems that require random numbers such as portable communication devices.
