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Main Authors: Carver, Christian, Marchant, Jared, Fisher, Benjamin, Townsend, Nicholas, Stowell, Tyler, Barlow, Austin, Arnesen, Benjamin, Chiang, Shiuh-Hua Wood, Camacho, Ryan M.
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.02077
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author Carver, Christian
Marchant, Jared
Fisher, Benjamin
Townsend, Nicholas
Stowell, Tyler
Barlow, Austin
Arnesen, Benjamin
Chiang, Shiuh-Hua Wood
Camacho, Ryan M.
author_facet Carver, Christian
Marchant, Jared
Fisher, Benjamin
Townsend, Nicholas
Stowell, Tyler
Barlow, Austin
Arnesen, Benjamin
Chiang, Shiuh-Hua Wood
Camacho, Ryan M.
contents In this work, we perform on-chip quantum random number generation (QRNG) that uses a novel differential amplifier configuration for conjugate homodyne detection. Leveraging separate integrated photonics and integrated analog circuit platforms, we present an alternative method for QRNG. This approach exploits the observable $\hat{\text{Z}}$, derived from the sum of squared conjugate quadrature distributions which we compare to the traditional single quadrature approach. Utilizing this method, we report a shot noise clearance (SNC) of 25.6 dB and a common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of 69 dB for our homodyne detection system. We used a variety of design tools to model and predict performance and compare results with our measurements. The realization of our QRNG system consists of a 90° optical hybrid, a dual differential transimpedance amplifier (TIA), and a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) used for the real-time post-processing to produce a uniform random bitstream. The randomness extraction is implemented using a Toeplitz hashing algorithm and is validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) randomness test suites.
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spellingShingle Integrated Differential Conjugate Homodyne Detection for Quantum Random Number Generation
Carver, Christian
Marchant, Jared
Fisher, Benjamin
Townsend, Nicholas
Stowell, Tyler
Barlow, Austin
Arnesen, Benjamin
Chiang, Shiuh-Hua Wood
Camacho, Ryan M.
Quantum Physics
In this work, we perform on-chip quantum random number generation (QRNG) that uses a novel differential amplifier configuration for conjugate homodyne detection. Leveraging separate integrated photonics and integrated analog circuit platforms, we present an alternative method for QRNG. This approach exploits the observable $\hat{\text{Z}}$, derived from the sum of squared conjugate quadrature distributions which we compare to the traditional single quadrature approach. Utilizing this method, we report a shot noise clearance (SNC) of 25.6 dB and a common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of 69 dB for our homodyne detection system. We used a variety of design tools to model and predict performance and compare results with our measurements. The realization of our QRNG system consists of a 90° optical hybrid, a dual differential transimpedance amplifier (TIA), and a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) used for the real-time post-processing to produce a uniform random bitstream. The randomness extraction is implemented using a Toeplitz hashing algorithm and is validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) randomness test suites.
title Integrated Differential Conjugate Homodyne Detection for Quantum Random Number Generation
topic Quantum Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.02077