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Using Lasers To Generate Random Numbers Faster

Posted by timothy on from the just-think-what-a-faster-laser-could-do dept.

Pranav writes "Using semiconductor lasers, scientists from Takushoku University, Saitama University, and NTT Corporation achieved random number rates of up to 1.7 gigabits per second, which is about 10 times higher than the second-best rate, produced using a physical phenomenon. Future work may center on devising laser schemes that can achieving rates as high as 10 Gbps."

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  1. Re:scary by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I suspect encountering the words "random" and "laser" in the same sentence would be rather disconcerting to an eye surgeon. Maybe I'm off topic...

    You are, but it was in the form of a lame joke that wasn't funny so the mods rewarded you for it.

  2. grease his palm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    obama is for sale to the highest bidder.