The disclosed embodiments relate to physics and engineering.
Quantum encryption devices for everyday use in common devices have been theorised but not realised due to the current unreliability of many required factors. That is no longer the case.
The disclosed invention is a quantum encryption device that uses matter interfering with photons to create random light patterns which are used to randomly generate encryption keys.
In an aspect of the invention, the device uses matter to interfere with beams of light in order to create completely random light patterns.
In another aspect of the invention, the device uses random light patterns to generate encryption keys.
An example of a simple matter-based photon quantum encryption device.
An example of the process and resulting pattern.
An example of a more complex matter-based photon quantum encryption device.
Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.
The terminology used in the description of the invention herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used in the description of the invention and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
As used herein, the term “if” may be construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in response to detecting,” depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined” or “if [a stated condition or event] is detected” may be construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “upon detecting [the stated condition or event]” or “in response to detecting [the stated condition or event],” depending on the context.
The term “laser” can be taken to mean “photon source”.
The term “matter field” refers to both the matter particles and the container within which they are situated.
The various applications and uses of the invention that may be executed may use at least one common component capable of allowing a user to perform at least one task made possible by said applications and uses. One or more functions of the component may be adjusted and/or varied from one task to the next and/or during a respective task. In this way, a common architecture may support some or all of the variety of tasks.
Unless clearly stated, the following description is not to be read as:
Attention is now directed towards embodiments of the invention.
This device relies on the freedom of movement of matter particles within a container, and how they can interfere with photons. By firing photons through a field of freely moving matter particles, the particles interfere with the photons—refracts them, absorbs them, modifies energy, reduces intensity etc—and this interference creates randomised light patterns on the detector. The higher the resolution and more sensitive to light the detector is, the greater the detail that can be defined. The detector then uses those patterns to create encryption keys. The forever changing positions of freely moving particles create a forever changing light and shadow pattern against the detector, meaning a pattern and the associated key created from it can only ever be guessed, but never calculated.
The matter field needs to consist of either:
Using only gas particles is the better method of the two, as they will randomly float around the available space naturally, while solid or gas particles floating in a liquid requires continual motion to mix them.
Additional steps can be taken to further increase the randomness and security of the encryption. Each of the following is an example of an embodiment which may be used individually or in conjunction with one or more other embodiments:
In some embodiments, a second matter field is required. If liquids or coloured gases are used along with insertion and extraction fields, the second matter field is required to prevent liquid leakage, or coloured gases from being replaced with colourless gases. It needs to be completely sealed and air tight.
The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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GB1713137.6 | Aug 2017 | GB | national |