Symmetry in Random Number Generator and Probability Theory

Dear Colleagues,

True random number generators are used in many scientific and technological fields. One of the main fields of application for random numbers is cryptography and information security. Modern information security and messaging authentication use cryptographic systems that require random numbers. In turn, the continued rise in demand for various types of data, combined with higher transmission and processing speeds, requires continuous development of the available methods of generating and assessing random numbers. What is necessary are generators that produce high-speed random numbers, preferably on demand, integrated into the same digital circuit with a cryptographic system. The numbers must be unpredictable, and the generator itself must be safe from attack. The sequences produced by the TRNG are expected to pass statistical tests based on probabilistic inference methods.

In this call, we are welcoming blue-sky and applied research covering novel ideas and applications in both probability theory and true random number generators. Papers should cover all aspects of symmetry arguments in likelihood and statistical inference that can be used in cryptography and quality assessment of true random number generators, such as, but not limited to constructive principles of probability and inference derived from symmetry arguments, relative probabilities, symmetric measures of probability, symmetry in probability distributions, arguments related to symmetry in entropy laws, and symmetry in quantum cryptography. Evaluation of the statistical properties of random sequences and proposals for new randomness tests will also be welcomed.

All papers are expected to discuss the role of symmetry in their field of research.

Submit your paper and select the Journal “Symmetry” and the Special Issue “Symmetry in Random Number Generator and Probability Theory” via: MDPI submission system. Our papers will be published on a rolling basis and we will be pleased to receive your submission once you have finished it.

Dr. Łukasz Matuszewski
Dr. Jakub Nikonowicz
Dr. Tomasz Kossowski
Guest Editors

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