Quantum Zeno Effect for Secure Randomization in Software Cryptographic Primitives

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@article{1711015,
      author = {Syed Khundmir Azmi},
      title = {Quantum Zeno Effect for Secure Randomization in Software Cryptographic Primitives},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2024},
      volume = {7},
      number = {9},
      pages = {586-595},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1711015.pdf},
      abstract = {This paper will discuss the use of the quantum Zeno effect to improve secure randomization in the software cryptographic primitives. The cryptographic systems strongly depend on the production of secure random numbers in the key exchange, encryption, and authentication. Conventional methods of generating random numbers can be subjected to predictability and attacks which compromise the security of cryptography systems. A possible solution could be through quantum Zeno effect, where the measurements are made very frequent in order to stabilize the quantum states, and this could offer a more secure and unpredictable source of randomness. This paper explores the possibility of using quantum Zeno effect in the cryptographic algorithms, specifically, in cryptographic key generation and improving system security. By using both a theoretical study and case studies, this paper will show that quantum phenomena can help overcome the current limitations of randomization processes that can make cryptographic primitives much more reliable and secure. The results emphasize the possibilities that quantum mechanics has to change the future of software cryptography.},
      keywords = {Quantum Zeno, Cryptographic Primitives, Secure Randomization, Quantum Key, Random Number, Encryption Security, Key Generation, Cryptography Research, Quantum Mechanics, Security Protocols},
      month = {March},
  }