Method and apparatus for true random number generator based on nuclear radiation
AssigneeRandaemon Sp. Z O.O.
InventorJan Jakub Tatarkiewicz
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Abstract
A true random number generator (TRNG) is disclosed that includes an enclosure. The enclosure enfolds a radioactive source, defining a radioactive source surface and a cavity separating the radioactive source from an array of cells, which defines an array surface with an edge. Each cell in the array comprises a detector constructed to detect electrons within the cavity from the decay of the radioactive source and to produce a signal for the detected energy. A projection of the radioactive source surface onto the array surface extends beyond the edge and encompasses the array surface.
Claims13
An enclosure for use in a true random number generator (TRNG), the enclosure comprising:
- a radioactive source defining a radioactive source surface;
- a cavity separating the radioactive source from an array of cells defining an array surface with an edge;
- wherein each cell in the array comprises a detector constructed to detect electrons within the cavity from the decay of the radioactive source and to produce a signal for the detected energy;
- wherein the TRNG produces a true random number based on the signals produced from the detectors;
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- wherein a projection of the radioactive source surface onto the array surface extends beyond the edge and encompasses the array surface.
An enclosure for use in a true random number generator (TRNG), the enclosure comprising:
- a radioactive source;
- a cavity separating the radioactive source from an array of cells defining an array surface with a central point,
- wherein each cell in the array comprises a detector constructed to detect electrons within the cavity from the decay of the radioactive source and to produce a signal for the detected energy;
- wherein the TRNG produces a true random number based on the signals produced from the detectors;
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- wherein the size of the detector in each cell is based on the distance of the detector from the central point.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.