News tagged with random number generator

NIST proposes update to digital signature standard

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced proposed changes to a standard that specifies how to implement digital signatures, which can be used to ensure the integrity of electronic documents, ...

Technology / Other

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fastest random number generator: Sounds of silence proving a hit

(Phys.org) -- Researchers at The Australian National University have developed the fastest random number generator in the world by listening to the 'sounds of silence'.

Physics / Quantum Physics

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (10) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

Researchers roll Einstein's dice: Developing a quantum random number generator

(PhysOrg.com) -- Quantum mechanics implies that uncertainty in experimental measurements are an inherent part of nature – an idea that Albert Einstein disparagingly characterized as “rolling dice”. ...

Physics / Quantum Physics

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 58 | with audio podcast

Lightweight true random number generators a step closer

The widespread use of true random number generators (TRNGs) has taken a step closer following the creation of the most lightweight designs to date by researchers at Queen's University Belfast's Institute of Electronics, Communications ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Sep 20, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Random, but not by chance: A quantum random-number generator for encryption, security

Researchers have devised a new kind of random number generator, for encrypted communications and other uses, that is cryptographically secure, inherently private and - most importantly - certified random by ...

Physics / Quantum Physics

created Apr 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (21) | comments 0 | with audio podcast