Speaker
Conrad Strydom
(Stellenbosch University)
Description
Random numbers are used extensively in both cryptography and simulation, but are difficult to generate reliably using classical methods. We investigate random number generation on the ibmq_16_melbourne quantum processor, a 15-qubit superconducting quantum computer. By applying simple post-processing techniques to the random bits generated, we were able to extract a sample of random bits which passed the NIST Statistical Test Suite. This shows that, with some post-processing, solid-state quantum computers such as IBM quantum processors can be used to generate random numbers of sufficient quality for cryptographic applications.
Level for award;(Hons, MSc, PhD, N/A)?
MSc
Apply to be considered for a student ; award (Yes / No)?
Yes
Primary author
Conrad Strydom
(Stellenbosch University)
Co-author
Mark Tame
(University of KwaZulu-Natal)
