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There are some interesting ideas around using quantum computers for verifiably-random numbers, including a proposal from Scott Aaronson himself: https://www.qua
by obi1kenobi 7y ago
There are some interesting ideas around using quantum computers for verifiably-random numbers, including a proposal from Scott Aaronson himself: https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-to-turn-a-quantum-computer-into-the-ultimate-randomness-generator-20190619/ https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-to-turn-a-quantum-compute...
- fsh 7y agoI just don't get why you would want to use a quantum computer to generate random numbers. Hardware-RNGs are cheap and have existed for decades. Your CPU probably has one built-in. Some even rely on quantum effects such as shot noise, but where is the advantage over using say thermal noise of a resistor? Both are completely unpredictable.
- obi1kenobi 7y agoIf you want random numbers just for yourself, all of the approaches you mention are fine to use. The difference is that by using a quantum computer, one could generate random numbers and convince others that the numbers are actually random and not rigged.