[DOWNLOAD] "Using Imperfect Semiconductor Systems for Unique Identification" by Jonathan Roberts # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Using Imperfect Semiconductor Systems for Unique Identification
- Author : Jonathan Roberts
- Release Date : January 14, 2017
- Genre: Electrical Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,Engineering,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 3412 KB
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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.