Self-correcting random number generator

A self-correcting true random number generator (STRNG), said STRNG comprising:

• a number generator configured to generate a sequence of numbers based on a plurality of quantum states associated respectively with a plurality of quantum physical entities, the number generator including a control unit configured to control, based on feedback, a statistical distribution of the generated sequence of numbers;
• a quantum interrogation stage configured to generate interrogation stage feedback based on an indirect measurement of the plurality of quantum physical entities without collapsing the plurality of quantum states associated respectively with the plurality of quantum physical entities;
• an analysis unit operably coupled to the number generator, the analysis unit configured to monitor the number generator to provide analysis unit feedback to the number generator, the analysis unit feedback being indicative of a deviation in an observed statistical distribution for the generated number sequence from an expected statistical distribution;
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• wherein the analysis unit feedback and the interrogation stage feedback form the feedback provided to the number generator, and wherein the control unit of the number generator is configured to control the statistical distribution of the generated sequence of numbers based on the analysis unit feedback and the interrogation stage feedback.

A self-correcting quantum random number generator (SCQRNG), said SCQRNG comprising:

• a quantum preparation unit configured to generate one or more quantum physical entities, the quantum preparation unit including a quantum preparation control unit configured to control one or more operating parameters of the quantum preparation unit based on feedback;
• an analysis unit operably coupled to the quantum preparation unit, the analysis unit configured to conduct a plurality of weak-measurements on the one or more quantum physical entities without collapsing a quantum state of the one or more quantum physical entities, wherein the analysis unit determines a quantum statistical mean based on the plurality of weak-measurements, wherein the analysis unit provides the feedback to the quantum preparation unit such that the control unit of the quantum preparation control unit controls the one or more operating parameters based on the plurality of weak-measurements that do not collapse the quantum state of the one or more quantum physical entities;
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• a measurement unit configured to generate one or more numerical digits based on at least one property of the one or more quantum physical entities.

A method of generating a random number, said method comprising:

• generating one or more quantum physical entities;
• interrogating the one or more quantum physical entities to generate feedback indicative of a deviation in a quantum statistical distribution of the quantum physical entities from an expected statistical distribution, wherein said interrogating includes conducting a weak-measurement of the one or more quantum physical entities without collapsing a quantum state of the one or more quantum physical entities;
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• adjusting a first operating parameter based on the feedback based on the weak-measurement that does not collapse the quantum state of the one or more quantum physical entities, wherein the first operating parameter affects generation of the one or more quantum physical entities;
• measuring at least one property of the quantum physical entities;
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• generating at least one numerical digit based on the at least one property of the quantum physical entities.