Project description DEENESFRITPL Generating quantum random numbers What does cryptography have in common with video games and computer simulations? The answer is random numbers. It is important in all these cases that the generated numbers are truly unpredictable. For instance, breaches of cryptographic protocols are usually caused by weaknesses in random number generation. In this context, the EU-funded QRANGE project will push the quantum random number generation (QRNG) technology further, allowing for a wide range of commercial applications. The project will build prototypes such as a fully integrated low-cost QRNG device based on standard CMOS technology, another that is high-speed, and a self-testing QRNG device. The project will also work together with the competent institutions towards a full certification scheme of QRNG devices compliant with the highest security standards. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective The generation of random numbers plays a crucial role in many applications in science and impacting society, in particular for simulation and cryptography. It is of fundamental importance that the generated numbers are truly random, as any deviation may adversely effect modelling or jeopardise security. Notably, recent breaches of cryptographic protocols have exploited weaknesses in the random number generation. In this context, schemes exploiting the inherent randomness of quantum physics have been extensively investigated. Quantum random number generation (QRNG) devices are now commercially available, which arguably represents one of the most successful developments of quantum technologies so far. QRANGE wants to push the QRNG technology further, allowing for a wide range of commercial applications of QRNG. We will build three different prototypes, which are cheaper, faster and more secure than existing devices: i) A fully integrated low-cost QRNG based on standard CMOS technology with a cost of the order of 1€ for IoT. ii) A high-speed phase-diffusion scheme based on the interference of laser pulses with random phase relationship featuring bit rates of up to 10Gb/s. iii) Inspired by device independent schemes, a self-testing QRNG, which allows for a continuous estimation of the generated entropy, with few assumptions on the devices. Moreover, we will make considerable theoretical effort for modelling the devices, designing efficient randomness extractors and studying new semi device-independent concepts. Last but not least, we will work together with the competent institutions towards a full certification scheme of QRNG devices compliant with the highest security standards. This project addresses many key points in the call and is well-aligned with the vision and objectives of the Quantum Technologies Flagship, especially in terms of taking quantum technologies from the laboratory to industry with concrete prototype applications and marketable products. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternetinternet of thingsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencescomputer securitycryptographynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Keywords Quantum Random Number Generation Cryptography Certification device-independent IoT Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.2. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Main Programme H2020-EU.1.2.3. - FET Flagships Topic(s) FETFLAG-03-2018 - FET Flagship on Quantum Technologies Call for proposal H2020-FETFLAG-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-FETFLAG-2018-03 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator UNIVERSITE DE GENEVE Net EU contribution € 583 205,00 Address Rue du general dufour 24 1211 Geneve Switzerland See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Région lémanique Genève Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES Spain Net EU contribution € 443 750,00 Address Avinguda carl friedrich gauss 3 08860 Castelldefels See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN Belgium Net EU contribution € 344 525,00 Address Oude markt 13 3000 Leuven See on map Region Vlaams Gewest Prov. 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