Practical and fast quantum random number generation based on photon arrival time relative to external reference

Abstract

We present a practical high-speed quantum random number generator, where the timing of single-photon detection relative to an external time reference is measured as the raw data. The bias of the raw data can be substantially reduced compared with the previous realizations. The raw random bit rate of our generator can reach 109 Mbps. We develop a model for the generator and evaluate the min-entropy of the raw data. Toeplitz matrix hashing is applied for randomness extraction, after which the final random bits are able to pass the standard randomness tests.

9 pages, 3 figures, 1 table. Accepted for publication in Applied Physics Letters

References in corpus (1)

• SiPM used as fast Photon-Counting Module and for Multiphoton Detection

Cited by in corpus (37)

• Quantum Random Number Generators
• Quantum random number generation
• A self-testing quantum random number generator
• The Evolution of Quantum Secure Direct Communication: On the Road to the Qinternet
• 68 Gbps quantum random number generation by measuring laser phase fluctuations
• Maximization of Extractable Randomness in a Quantum Random-Number Generator
• MHz-rate semi-device-independent quantum random number generators based on unambiguous state discrimination
• 18.8 Gbps real-time quantum random number generator with a photonic integrated chip
• A Comprehensive Review of Quantum Random Number Generators: Concepts, Classification and the Origin of Randomness
• 6 Gbps real-time optical quantum random number generator based on vacuum fluctuation
• Experimental measurement-device-independent quantum random number generation
• High Speed Continuous Variable Source-Independent Quantum Random Number Generation
• Randomness generation based on spontaneous emissions of lasers
• Fully integrated 3.2 Gbps quantum random number generator with real-time extraction
• Random numbers from vacuum fluctuations
• Certified Quantum Random Numbers from Untrusted Light
• Experimental Demonstration of Quantum Pseudotelepathy
• Security Analysis and Improvement of Source Independent Quantum Random Number Generators with Imperfect Devices
• Practical security analysis of a continuous-variable quantum random number generator with a noisy local oscillator
• Random number generation with cosmic photons
• Testing the photon-number statistics of a quantum key distribution light source
• A loophole-free Wheeler-delayed-choice experiment
• Randomness quantification of coherent detection
• Minimalist design of a robust real-time quantum random number generator
• How random are random numbers generated using photons?
• Random number generation from a quantum tunneling diode
• More randomness from a prepare-and-measure scenario with independent devices
• Quantum Random Number Generation Based on Phase Reconstruction
• Quantum random number generation using an on-chip plasmonic beamsplitter
• The m-least significant bits operation for quantum random number generation
• Secure random number generation from parity symmetric radiations
• Towards Necessary and sufficient state condition for violation of a multi-settings Bell inequality
• Multiplexing quantum tunneling diodes for random number generation
• Quantum random number generation using an on-chip nanowire plasmonic waveguide
• White Gaussian Noise Generation with a Vacuum State Quantum Entropy Source Chip
• Evaluating Quantumness, Efficiency and Cost of Quantum Random Number Generators via Photon Statistics
• Randomness quantification in spontaneous emission