Entropy Mixing Networks: Enhancing Pseudo-Random Number Generators with Lightweight Dynamic Entropy Injection
Abstract
Random number generation plays a vital role in cryptographic systems and computational applications, where uniformity, unpredictability, and robustness are essential. This paper presents the Entropy Mixing Network (EMN), a novel hybrid random number generator designed to enhance randomness quality by combining deterministic pseudo-random generation with periodic entropy injection. To evaluate its effectiveness, we propose a comprehensive assessment framework that integrates statistical tests, advanced metrics, and visual analyses, providing a holistic view of randomness quality, predictability, and computational efficiency. The results demonstrate that EMN outperforms Python's SystemRandom and MersenneTwister in critical metrics, achieving the highest Chi-squared p-value (0.9430), entropy (7.9840), and lowest predictability (-0.0286). These improvements come with a trade-off in computational performance, as EMN incurs a higher generation time (0.2602 seconds). Despite this, its superior randomness quality makes it particularly suitable for cryptographic applications where security is prioritized over speed.
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@article{arxiv.2501.08031,
title = {Entropy Mixing Networks: Enhancing Pseudo-Random Number Generators with Lightweight Dynamic Entropy Injection},
author = {Mohamed Aly Bouke and Omar Imhemmed Alramli and Azizol Abdullah and Nur Izura Udzir and Normalia Samian and Mohamed Othman and Zurina Mohd Hanapi},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.08031},
year = {2025}
}