Correct Implementation of NIST SP 800-22 Statistical Tests for Quantum Random Number Generator Validation

We identify four implementation error classes in NIST SP 800-22 statistical tests: (1) run-counting substituted for Berlekamp-Massey in Test 10, (2) p-value boosting in Test 12, (3) chi-squared deflation in Test 14, (4) unconditional health test passes. Corrected implementations produce genuine 15/15 PASS on PHM quantum entropy. Hardware validation reveals that IBM superconducting qubit readout asymmetry (0.39%) causes NIST failures at 1M bits, requiring readout error mitigation for certification. IBM job: d8e3t73o3njc73eu7880. Note: Also available on IACR ePrint https://eprint.iacr.org/2026/109748

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-31
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20477150
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Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
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Correct Implementation of NIST SP 800-22 Statistical Tests for Quantum Random Number Generator Validation

Will Daoud
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
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Correct Implementation of NIST SP 800-22 Statistical Tests for Quantum Random Number Generator Validation

Will Daoud
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Abstract

We identify four implementation error classes in NIST SP 800-22 statistical tests: (1) run-counting substituted for Berlekamp-Massey in Test 10, (2) p-value boosting in Test 12, (3) chi-squared deflation in Test 14, (4) unconditional health test passes. Corrected implementations produce genuine 15/15 PASS on PHM quantum entropy. Hardware validation reveals that IBM superconducting qubit readout asymmetry (0.39%) causes NIST failures at 1M bits, requiring readout error mitigation for certification. IBM job: d8e3t73o3njc73eu7880. Note: Also available on IACR ePrint https://eprint.iacr.org/2026/109748

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
University of South Florida (US)
Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
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