Quantum Random Number Generation - Theo...

This book provides an   overview of state-of-the-art implementations of quantum random number   generators (QRNGs), and especially examines their relation to classical   statistical randomness models and numerical techniques for computing random   numbers. The reader – who ideally has a background in classical statistics,   computer science, or cryptography – is introduced to the world of quantum bits   step by step, and explicit relations between QRNGs and their classical   counterparts are identified along the way. 

Random number generation is   a major pillar of cryptography. Capitalizing on the randomness inherent in   quantum phenomena is a rapidly evolving branch of quantum cryptography with countless   applications for the future. The value of quantum randomness for   cryptographic purposes is empirically demonstrated in statistical evaluations   of QRNGs’ performance compared to classical techniques for true and   pseudorandom number generation. The book then provides an overview of technical   implementations of QRNGs, before a concluding discussion of major   achievements and remaining obstacles in the field rounds out the coverage, while   also opening the door for future research directions.