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Using Lasers To Generate Random Numbers Faster
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."
I, for one, welcome our new levelheaded overlord.
"The generation of random numbers is too important to be left to chance." -- Robert R. Coveyou
I, for one, welcome our new levelheaded overlord.
Yeah, well. The Frankenstein Monster was levelheaded too.
The higher the technology, the sharper that two-edged sword.
"Fields and applications that could benefit from their work are numerous, including computational models to solve problems in nuclear medicine, computer graphic design, and finance."
This explains a great deal.
"I bless every day that I continue to live, for every day is pure profit."
Austin Powers came out over 10 years ago. At some point (and that point was years ago), making references to it every time you see either the word shark or the word laser becomes old. It's really not funny.
Shhh!
Just know that I've got a whole bag of shhh! with your name on it.
Do not look into RNG with remaining eye!
(Hah! Bet you didn't see that one coming!)
My 0.02 cents
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...
Nope, I had already looked at 2 lasers previously.
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