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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Computing

Background:

  • Two-level systems in dielectric oxides are promising entropy sources for random number generators.
  • Random telegraph noise (RTN) from these systems is crucial for generating random bit-strings for computing and cryptography.
  • Classical oxide systems face instability issues due to defect migration and metastable states, hindering reliable RTN generation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a stable two-level quantum system for reliable random number generation.
  • To investigate the use of complementary cation and anion point defects for enhanced system stability.
  • To demonstrate the application of generated random bit-strings in stochastic machine learning algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a SrRuO3/LaAlO3/Nb-doped SrTiO3 heterostructure.
  • Utilizing oxygen vacancies and antisite Ti defects as complementary point defects.
  • Analyzing temporal electron localization and Coulomb interactions for two-level current fluctuations.
  • Generating and testing random bit-strings for image super-resolution tasks.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a stable two-level quantum system based on the heterostructure at room temperature.
  • Observed highly stable RTN-like current signals attributed to defect interactions.
  • Successfully generated random bit-strings from the stable fluctuations.
  • Confirmed the applicability of these random bit-strings in stochastic machine learning for image super-resolution.

Conclusions:

  • The SrRuO3/LaAlO3/Nb-doped SrTiO3 heterostructure provides a stable and reliable entropy source.
  • Complementary interactions between cation and anion point defects are key to designing stable oxide-based electronic systems.
  • This approach offers a pathway for developing robust hardware-based random number generators for advanced technologies.