# A fast and compact quantum random number generator

@article{Jennewein2000AFA,
title={A fast and compact quantum random number generator},
author={Thomas Jennewein and Ulrich Achleitner and Gregor Weihs and Harald Weinfurter and Anton Zeilinger University of Vienna and University of Innsbruck and University of Munich},
journal={Review of Scientific Instruments},
year={2000},
volume={71},
pages={1675-1680}
}
• Published 28 December 1999
• Physics
• Review of Scientific Instruments
We present the realization of a physical quantum random number generator based on the process of splitting a beam of photons on a beam splitter, a quantum mechanical source of true randomness. By utilizing either a beam splitter or a polarizing beam splitter, single photon detectors and high speed electronics the presented devices are capable of generating a binary random signal with an autocorrelation time of 11.8 ns and a continuous stream of random numbers at a rate of 1 Mbit/s. The…
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