Quantum random number generators adopting single negligible dead time of avalanche photodiodes （APDs） photon detection have been restricted due to the non- We propose a new approach based on an APD array to improve...Quantum random number generators adopting single negligible dead time of avalanche photodiodes （APDs） photon detection have been restricted due to the non- We propose a new approach based on an APD array to improve the generation rate of random numbers significantly. This method compares the detectors＇ responses to consecutive optical pulses and generates the random sequence. We implement a demonstration experiment to show its simplicity, compactness and scalability. The generated numbers are proved to be unbiased, post-processing free, ready to use, and their randomness is verified by using the national institute of standard technology statistical test suite. The random bit generation efficiency is as high as 32.8% and the potential generation rate adopting the 32× 32 APD array is up to tens of Gbits/s.展开更多
Based on the electromagnetic field theory, the optical signal transmission characteristics in input/output waveguides, slab waveguides and arrayed waveguides of the arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) multi/demultiplexer ...Based on the electromagnetic field theory, the optical signal transmission characteristics in input/output waveguides, slab waveguides and arrayed waveguides of the arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) multi/demultiplexer are analyzed. The relationship between the physical parameters such as geometry sizes and relative refractive index in AWG multi/demultiplexer and the optical signal transmission characteristics are discussed. This theoretical study can be used for optimizing the design and improving the performance of the AWG multi/demultiplexer.展开更多
基金Supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Center for Excellence and Synergetic Innovation Center in Quantum Information and Quantum Physics,Shanghai Branch,University of Science and Technology of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11405172
文摘Quantum random number generators adopting single negligible dead time of avalanche photodiodes （APDs） photon detection have been restricted due to the non- We propose a new approach based on an APD array to improve the generation rate of random numbers significantly. This method compares the detectors＇ responses to consecutive optical pulses and generates the random sequence. We implement a demonstration experiment to show its simplicity, compactness and scalability. The generated numbers are proved to be unbiased, post-processing free, ready to use, and their randomness is verified by using the national institute of standard technology statistical test suite. The random bit generation efficiency is as high as 32.8% and the potential generation rate adopting the 32× 32 APD array is up to tens of Gbits/s.
文摘Based on the electromagnetic field theory, the optical signal transmission characteristics in input/output waveguides, slab waveguides and arrayed waveguides of the arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) multi/demultiplexer are analyzed. The relationship between the physical parameters such as geometry sizes and relative refractive index in AWG multi/demultiplexer and the optical signal transmission characteristics are discussed. This theoretical study can be used for optimizing the design and improving the performance of the AWG multi/demultiplexer.
