Data Encryption Device Using Radioactive Decay and a Hybrid Quantum Encryption Algorithm

Abstract

Quantum computers are the future in computing as data encoded in modern computers is limited by the space to store it. Quantum computers encode data in atoms that don't follow classical physics but rather quantum physics. Quantum physics provide an advantage in computing, as it allows data to be processed exponentially faster. However, the increase in computing speeds of such magnitude poses a potential risk to modern day encryption standards. Thus, to protect the transfer of data one must look towards developing innovative ways of encryption that shield it from the speed of quantum computers. This paper discusses a method to secure data by using radioactive decay in conjunction with an encryption algorithm. The main purpose of this paper is to develop and implement an encryption device that can be interfaced with a computer system. The device then utilizes the randomness of radioactive decay as a seed used in the encryption algorithm.