Random Number Generator

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=Intro=
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What's the basic idea?
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We would like to generate random numbers. Each cell shall represent one bit of the random number.
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=Motivation=
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There is an immense need for "good" random numbers. Especially cryptography needs "good" random numbers. There is plenty of literature and tests to determine the quality of random numbers. Can Cells generate random numbers? If not, what can we learn about cell behavior?  
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=Principle=
=Principle=
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Simplest explanation of the basic principle.
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We use bi-stable cells. The cells are put into a media promoting both of the stable states of the cell. Consequently the cell switch to one of the two stable states.
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=The X approach=
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=Possible Extensions=
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==Basic Idea==
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Still open.
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Some specific implementation.
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==Possible Extensions==
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=Discussion=
=Discussion=
Comments
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Revision as of 08:41, 2 August 2005

Contents

Intro

We would like to generate random numbers. Each cell shall represent one bit of the random number.

Motivation

There is an immense need for "good" random numbers. Especially cryptography needs "good" random numbers. There is plenty of literature and tests to determine the quality of random numbers. Can Cells generate random numbers? If not, what can we learn about cell behavior?

Principle

We use bi-stable cells. The cells are put into a media promoting both of the stable states of the cell. Consequently the cell switch to one of the two stable states.

Possible Extensions

Still open.

Discussion

Comments

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