Quantum Chaos-Based Hardware Security Key Generation

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 31, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper presents a novel approach to hardware security key generation leveraging the unique properties of quantum chaos. Traditional hardware security key generation methods often rely on pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) which are susceptible to various attacks. Quantum chaos, arising from the inherent sensitivity to initial conditions in chaotic systems, offers a fundamentally different approach, providing a source of high-quality randomness and inherent robustness. This research details the design and implementation of a hardware system specifically engineered to generate quantum chaotic signals, followed by a method for extracting a cryptographic key based on the statistical characteristics of these signals. The core claim of this work is the generation of hardware security keys with high key authenticity. The key mechanism involves a stable quantum chaos signal generation system combined with statistical key extraction. The resulting keys are expected to demonstrate superior security characteristics compared to those generated by conventional PRNGs. This approach addresses the vulnerabilities inherent in existing hardware security solutions and provides a promising pathway toward more robust and secure key generation. ---

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22202704

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