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Quantifiers for randomness of chaotic pseudo-random number generators.

L De Micco1, H A Larrondo, A Plastino

  • 1Departamentos de Física y de Ingeniería Electrónica, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Juan B. Justo 4302, 7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina.

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|July 22, 2009
PubMed
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This study analyzes randomness quantifiers to assess chaotic maps for pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs). It highlights invariant measure and mixing constants for selecting optimal PRNGs and randomization methods.

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Area of Science:

  • Chaos theory
  • Statistical analysis
  • Time series analysis

Background:

  • Chaotic maps are favored for pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) implementation due to their simplicity.
  • Existing PRNG benchmarks may not fully capture the statistical nuances of chaotic maps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate randomness quantifiers for identifying chaotic hallmarks in time series.
  • To provide insights into selecting the best PRNGs and randomization procedures based on chaotic map characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of various randomness quantifiers from existing literature.
  • Focus on invariant measure and mixing constant as key statistical properties of chaotic maps.

Main Results:

  • The study elucidates the importance of invariant measure and mixing constant in assessing PRNG quality.
  • A comparative analysis of randomness quantifiers is presented to guide PRNG selection and enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the statistical properties of chaotic maps is crucial for developing effective PRNGs.
  • The proposed analysis aids in choosing superior PRNGs and appropriate randomization techniques.