It’s quantum, it’s chaotic, it makes for a great source for a random number generator, and there are already dozens of prototype circuits around the Internet.

In computer security, random numbers are crucial values that must be unpredictable—such as secret keys or initialization vectors (IVs)—forming the foundation of security systems. To achieve this, ...

Researchers have developed a new random numbers generator based on the principles of quantum physics, complicating the tasks of hackers who can no longer expl ...

The basic random number generator in Excel is a function called RAND that generates a random real number between zero and one. To use it, simply include it in a formula or even call it on its own ...

A new random number generator that uses a micro laser developed by researchers at NTU Singapore is a hundred times faster than computer-based systems.

Although there are many ways to get a random number generator (RNG) set up on a microcontroller, it’s hard to argue with the sheer randomness of the various kinds of radiation zipping all around ...

A new laser’s chaotic light beam lets the device generate multiple number sequences at once, similar to throwing multiple dice at a time.

Researchers from UNIGE have developed a new random numbers generator based on the principles of quantum physics. This physical theory shows that certain physical events occur perfectly at random ...

The self-testing quantum random number generator will allow the security of passwords and cryptographic protocols to be increased yet another notch.