A Com parison of Classical and Quantum Implement ations of a Random Number Generator: An Introduction to Quantum Computing

Authors

Charlotte Coffin

Comments

Advisor: Andreea Cotoranu

Information Technology Department

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Quantum computers have potential to contribute to advancements in many disciplines including chemistry, material science, and artificial intelligence. As quantum computers become more accessible, there is a greater need for people to understand quantum computation to spearhead such advancements. This thesis discusses the basics of quantum computing, including fundamental concepts and a literature review. In order to demonstrate how quantum computation works, a random number generator is implemented on a quantum computer simulator and compared to a random number generator implemented on a classical computer. The results of the two experiments are compared. The results show that a quantum random number generator creates truly random numbers. This work contributes to the basic understanding of quantum computing by computer science novice learners, thus opening quantum computing to further exploration. 2

Recommended Citation

Coffin, Charlotte, "A Com parison of Classical and Quantum Implement ations of a Random Number Generator: An Introduction to Quantum Computing" (2018). Honors College Theses. 298.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/honorscollege_theses/298