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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2006
Applicants:
David J. Deshazer, Bay City, MI (US);
Terry V. Clapp, Hertfordshire, GB;
Inventors:
David J. DeShazer, Bay City, MI (US);
Terry V. Clapp, Hertfordshire, GB;
Assignee:
Dow Corning, Inc., Auburn, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01J 1/04 (2006.01); G01J 1/42 (2006.01); G01J 5/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for random number generation using a scattering waveguide. The apparatus includes a light source for providing coherent light and a scattering waveguide for receiving the coherent light and providing scattered light. The relative position of the light source and the scattering waveguide are variable. The apparatus also includes a detector for forming at least one random number based on the scattered light.