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Poster

Notes on Interrogating Random Quantum Circuits

October 29, 2020

Presenters

Luís T. A. N. Brandão

Description

This poster describes a metrological analysis of certifiable randomness as an application of quantum computing. This is within the scope of the National Quantum Initiative Act from the U.S Congress. The problem at hand is the measurement of entropy (randomness) in a set of strings obtained from a quantum evaluation of a random circuit. We obtain a bound that is adequate even if the sample is maliciously crafted by an adversary. The challenge is specially suited for NIST, as it combines ideas from metrology, cryptography and quantum computing, and sheds light on safety margins of parameters to achieve proper assurance of randomness. This analysis taps into the potential of quantum randomness applications. Some of the ideas have motivated subsequent joint work with external stakeholders with real quantum computers.

Presented at

NIST-ITL Virtual Science Day 2020 (October 29) -- Presentation over video-conference.

Poster based on article with the same title: DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.24562.94400

Joint work with René Peralta.

Parent Project

See: Interoperable Randomness Beacons

Related Topics

Security and Privacy: post-quantum cryptography, random number generation

Created November 18, 2020, Updated December 16, 2020