Non-Gaussian Quantum Optical Approach for True Random Number Generation Using Cubic-Phase Nonlinearity
True random numbers are essential for secure communication and quantum information technologies. We present a photonic Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) that utilises non-Gaussian operations to amplify intrinsic quantum randomness. The scheme uses a two-mode optical circuit initialized in a single-photon state incorporates phase rotation, a cubic phase gate, squeezing and a balanced beam splitter to create strong non-classical correlations. Photon-number measurements generate unbiased binary outcomes through raw bit extraction. The random number samples that pass standard statistical NIST SP800 22, 90B, Dieharder, ENT, AIS-31 test, hamming distance confirms the robustness and reliability of the proposed approach.
Authors
- Padmapriya Praveenkumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8483-1538)
- TS Gururaja
Institutions
- Twitter (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials
- Published
- 2026-06-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1142/s0218863526400084
- Primary Topic
- Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00