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Continuous-Variable Source-Independent Quantum Random Number Generation with General POVMs

量子物理 2026-06-30 v1

摘要

Continuous-variable source-independent quantum random number generators offer the highest generation rates among semi-device-independent protocols. In reality, the protocol design is limited due to permissible measurement configurations. In this work, we propose a rigorous security proof framework that accommodates general, infinite-dimensional positive-operator-valued measures. Building upon the numerical security proof framework, we evaluate the randomness lower bound by maximizing the eavesdropper's guessing probability. Specifically, we transform the inherently infinite-dimensional semidefinite program in Fock space into a tractable finite-dimensional one, rigorously proving that latter provides a strict upper bound to the guessing probability of the original infinite-dimensional problem. Our framework showcases its capability by certifying secure randomness using unbalanced homodyne detection with only a single quadrature measurement, thereby bypassing the traditional requirement of measuring two conjugate quadratures such as XX and PP. We experimentally validate our protocol on an optical platform using vacuum and weak coherent states, achieving a maximum secure randomness extraction of 1.11 bits per sample and an ultra-high generation rate of 1.776 Gbps. This work provides a flexible design for practical, high-speed quantum random number generators.

引用

@article{arxiv.2606.31027,
  title  = {Continuous-Variable Source-Independent Quantum Random Number Generation with General POVMs},
  author = {Hongyi Zhou and Yu Han and Qiechun Chen and Leilei Huang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2606.31027},
  year   = {2026}
}

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11 pages, 3 figures