I used my Amulet of Entropy to test the theory that we can collect usable randomness from the environment using hardware sensors. See the research directory for more info.
- My HackerBoxes partner and I discuss entropy and this project on my podcast.
- Entropy
- Pseudorandom Number Generator
- Randomness Test
- Diehard Tests
- For more info on shot noise, see the Links list.
Interesting articles on entropy and random number generation:
- Hackaday: What Is Entropy And How Do I Get More Of It?
- HashedOut: Why all the fuss about 64-bit serial numbers?
- Cloudflare: How do lava lamps help with Internet encryption?