Open AccessQuantum random number generator based on polarization
Author(s) -
Ming Feng,
Xiaolin Qin,
Zhou Chun-Yuan,
Lin Xiong,
Ding Liang-En
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
wuli xuebao
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.52.72
Subject(s) - beam splitter , random number generation , photon , physics , generator (circuit theory) , polarization (electrochemistry) , optics , computer science , quantum mechanics , algorithm , power (physics) , laser , chemistry
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 randonmess of the polarizing photon is detected by the synchronous singlephoton 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 Pseudorandom Number Sequence Test Program(ENT) which is the most popular random number test program in the world.The result is perfect.