Exploring the intersection of natural sciences and information technology via entropy and randomness
Abstract Physical sources of randomness are indispensable for information technology and cryptography. Yet, the usefulness of random processes seems to be ignored by many natural science researchers, who are exposed to the downsides of randomness, which adds noise and uncertainty to experiments. Her...
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| description | Abstract Physical sources of randomness are indispensable for information technology and cryptography. Yet, the usefulness of random processes seems to be ignored by many natural science researchers, who are exposed to the downsides of randomness, which adds noise and uncertainty to experiments. Here, we look at experimental science through the lens of information theory, with entropy as a key concept that bridges multiple fields. By examining physical unclonable functions and molecular information technology, we highlight interdisciplinary research leveraging these synergies. With this perspective, we hope to inspire the fascination of randomness and entropy in science, encouraging new research directions across different disciplines. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6503d764d24849e1b0fcb676b6208bf12025-08-20T03:05:06ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232025-07-0116111010.1038/s41467-025-62353-1Exploring the intersection of natural sciences and information technology via entropy and randomnessAnne M. Luescher0Reinhard Heckel1Robert N. Grass2Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH ZurichTUM School of Computation Information and Technology, Technical University of MunichInstitute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH ZurichAbstract Physical sources of randomness are indispensable for information technology and cryptography. Yet, the usefulness of random processes seems to be ignored by many natural science researchers, who are exposed to the downsides of randomness, which adds noise and uncertainty to experiments. Here, we look at experimental science through the lens of information theory, with entropy as a key concept that bridges multiple fields. By examining physical unclonable functions and molecular information technology, we highlight interdisciplinary research leveraging these synergies. With this perspective, we hope to inspire the fascination of randomness and entropy in science, encouraging new research directions across different disciplines.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-62353-1 |
| spellingShingle | Anne M. Luescher Reinhard Heckel Robert N. Grass Exploring the intersection of natural sciences and information technology via entropy and randomness Nature Communications |
| title | Exploring the intersection of natural sciences and information technology via entropy and randomness |
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| title_short | Exploring the intersection of natural sciences and information technology via entropy and randomness |
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