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Frontiers in Optics

Random Number Generation with Quantum Computers

Hannah Cho, Daniel Quinter, Mohammad Sheikhattari, Franz J. Klein, Charles W. Clark

Published Jan 1, 2022• 1 citation
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Abstract

Random numbers feature in most cryptographic protocols, including those securing internet traffic. Most random number generators deployed on internet appliances are subject to cryptanalytic attack. We explore generating random numbers on compact quantum computers.
DOI
10.1364/fio.2022.jw5a.72

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