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¹Computer Science Division, University of California at Berkeley, 94720-1776, USA. vazirani@cs.berkeley.edu

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences

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We present a method for generating certifiably random bits using quantum devices. This protocol ensures randomness based on a simple statistical test and the no-signalling principle, requiring no assumptions about quantum mechanics itself.

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Area of Science:

Quantum Information Science
Cryptography
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

Background:

Generating truly random numbers is crucial for secure computation and scientific experiments.
Existing methods often rely on complex assumptions or are not easily verifiable.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel protocol for generating certifiably random bits.
To establish a method that requires minimal assumptions about the underlying quantum devices.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a pair of quantum mechanical devices.
Employing a seed of uniform random bits.
Implementing a simple statistical test for verification.

Main Results:

The protocol generates n random bits that are statistically close to uniformly distributed bits.
The generated bits are certifiably random, verifiable through a user-performed statistical test.
The method relies only on the no-signalling principle, not necessarily quantum mechanics.

Conclusions:

This protocol offers a robust way to generate verifiable random bits.
It provides a practical approach to randomness generation with broad applicability.
The method's minimal assumptions make it highly versatile for various quantum information tasks.