This thesis describes novel devices for the secure identification of
objects or electronic systems. The identification relies on the the
atomic-scale uniqueness of semiconductor devices by measuring a
macroscopic quantum property of the system in question. Traditionally,
objects and electronic systems have been securely identified by
measuring specific characteristics: common examples include passwords,
fingerprints used to identify a person or an electronic device, and
holograms that can tag a given object to prove its authenticity.
Unfortunately, modern technologies also make it possible to circumvent
these everyday techniques. Variations in quantum properties are
amplified by the existence of atomic-scale imperfections. As such,
these devices are the hardest possible systems to clone. They also use
the least resources and provide robust security. Hence they have
tremendous potential significance as a means of reliably telling the
good guys from the bad.
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9783319678917
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2018
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Springer
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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