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Random number generation from a quantum tunneling diode
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Document Title
Random number generation from a quantum tunneling diode
Author
Aungskunsiri K., Amarit R., Wongpanya K., Jantarachote S., Yamwong W., Saiburee S., Chanhorm S., Intarapanich A., Sumriddetchkajorn S.
Name from Authors Collection
Scopus Author ID
7801321390
Affiliations
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, 112 Thailand Science Park, Phahonyothin Road, Khlong Luang, 12120, Thailand
Type
Article
Source Title
Applied Physics Letters
ISSN
00036951
Year
2021
Volume
119
Issue
7
Open Access
All Open Access, Green
Publisher
American Institute of Physics Inc.
DOI
10.1063/5.0055955
Format
Abstract
Random numbers are important in many activities, including communication, encryption, science, gambling, finance, and decision making. There is a strong demand for a hardware random number generator that could support cryptographic applications. In this work, we propose a quantum tunneling diode as a source of true randomness achieved by applying electrical current sweeps through the device and then harnessing a time-counting unit to measure fluctuation of current flows. Our approach can be implemented with inexpensive electronics and could be integrated into systems that require random numbers such as portable communication devices. © 2021 Author(s).
Industrial Classification
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 1
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 2
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 3
Funding Sponsor
National Science and Technology Development Agency; National Electronics and Computer Technology Center; Thailand Science Park; Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand
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Publication Source
Scopus