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- Title
Multi-bit quantum random number generator from path-entangled single photons.
- Authors
Shafi, K. Muhammed; Chawla, Prateek; Hegde, Abhaya S.; Gayatri, R. S.; Padhye, A.; Chandrashekar, C. M.
- Abstract
Measurement outcomes on quantum systems exhibit inherent randomness and are fundamentally nondeterministic. This has enabled quantum physics to set new standards for the generation of true randomness with significant applications in the fields of cryptography, statistical simulations, and modeling of the nondeterministic behavior in various other fields. In this work, we present a scheme for the generation of multi-bit random numbers using path-entangled single photons. For the experimental demonstration, we generate a path-entangled state using single photons from spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) and assign a multi-qubit state for them in path basis. One-bit and two-bit random numbers are then generated by measuring entangled states in the path basis. In addition to passing the NIST tests for randomness, we also demonstrate the certification of quantumness and self-certification of quantum random number generator (QRNG) using Clauser, Horne, Shimony and Holt (CHSH) inequality violation. We also record the significantly low autocorrelation coefficient from the raw bits generated and this along with CHSH violation rules out multi-photon events and ensure the protection from photon splitting attack. Distribution of photons along multiple paths resulting in multiple bits from one photon extends the limit on bit generation rate imposed by the detection dead time of the individual detector. Thus, the path-entangled states can generate higher bitrates compared to scheme using entangled photon pair which are limited by the coincidence counts. We demonstrate this by generating a high rate of about 80 Mbps when the single photon detector saturates at around 28 Mcps and still show violation of CHSH inequality.
- Subjects
NATIONAL Institute of Standards &; Technology (U.S.); RANDOM number generators; QUANTUM numbers; PARAMETRIC downconversion; PHOTONS; PHOTON detectors; PHOTON pairs
- Publication
EPJ Quantum Technology, 2023, Vol 10, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2196-0763
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1140/epjqt/s40507-023-00200-2