A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems

High-quality random number generators are required for various applications such as cryptography, secure communications, Monte Carlo simulations, and randomized algorithms. Existing pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) face limitations such as periodic behavior, dependence on high-quality entropy...

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Main Authors: Vinod Patidar, Tanu Singh
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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description High-quality random number generators are required for various applications such as cryptography, secure communications, Monte Carlo simulations, and randomized algorithms. Existing pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) face limitations such as periodic behavior, dependence on high-quality entropy sources, or computational inefficiency. On the other hand, chaotic systems are widely used for pseudorandom sequence generation due to their sensitivity to initial conditions and rich dynamical properties. The dissipative chaotic systems settle into low-dimensional attractors; however, the conservative chaotic systems (CCSs) conserve phase space volume and exhibit superior ergodicity, making them particularly suitable for chaos-based cryptographic applications. However, challenges remain with existing approaches, such as limited phase space and periodic behavior, necessitating more robust CCS-based solutions for secure and efficient implementations. To address these challenges, in this paper, we propose a pseudorandom number generator based on a Hamiltonian conservative chaotic system (HCCS) constructed using the 4D Euler equations of rigid body rotations. Although the proposed method is described using a specific chaotic system, the approach can be easily extended to other Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems (HCCSs) following a careful analysis of their behaviour in phase space. We provide a detailed description of the pre-analysis, followed by two methods that utilize the Poincaré sections of HCCS to extract pseudorandom sequences, along with their corresponding pseudo codes. Additionally, we present the results of the performance analysis of the two pseudorandom number generation methods using the NIST randomness test suite, which confirm their robustness and compliance with randomness standards. Our innovative approach demonstrates significant potential to enhance the quality, unpredictability, and efficiency of pseudorandom number generation, making it highly suitable for cryptographic applications.
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spelling doaj-art-b3188451a62e4c8ab2baab230900fdc62025-08-20T02:59:10ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physics2296-424X2025-03-011310.3389/fphy.2025.15533891553389A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systemsVinod PatidarTanu SinghHigh-quality random number generators are required for various applications such as cryptography, secure communications, Monte Carlo simulations, and randomized algorithms. Existing pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) face limitations such as periodic behavior, dependence on high-quality entropy sources, or computational inefficiency. On the other hand, chaotic systems are widely used for pseudorandom sequence generation due to their sensitivity to initial conditions and rich dynamical properties. The dissipative chaotic systems settle into low-dimensional attractors; however, the conservative chaotic systems (CCSs) conserve phase space volume and exhibit superior ergodicity, making them particularly suitable for chaos-based cryptographic applications. However, challenges remain with existing approaches, such as limited phase space and periodic behavior, necessitating more robust CCS-based solutions for secure and efficient implementations. To address these challenges, in this paper, we propose a pseudorandom number generator based on a Hamiltonian conservative chaotic system (HCCS) constructed using the 4D Euler equations of rigid body rotations. Although the proposed method is described using a specific chaotic system, the approach can be easily extended to other Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems (HCCSs) following a careful analysis of their behaviour in phase space. We provide a detailed description of the pre-analysis, followed by two methods that utilize the Poincaré sections of HCCS to extract pseudorandom sequences, along with their corresponding pseudo codes. Additionally, we present the results of the performance analysis of the two pseudorandom number generation methods using the NIST randomness test suite, which confirm their robustness and compliance with randomness standards. Our innovative approach demonstrates significant potential to enhance the quality, unpredictability, and efficiency of pseudorandom number generation, making it highly suitable for cryptographic applications.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1553389/fullpseudorandom number generator (PRNG)pseudorandom bit generator (PRBG)deterministic chaospseudorandomnesschaos theoryHamiltonian conservative chaotic systems (HCCSs)
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A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
Frontiers in Physics
pseudorandom number generator (PRNG)
pseudorandom bit generator (PRBG)
deterministic chaos
pseudorandomness
chaos theory
Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems (HCCSs)
title A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
title_full A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
title_fullStr A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
title_full_unstemmed A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
title_short A novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
title_sort novel approach to pseudorandom number generation using hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems
topic pseudorandom number generator (PRNG)
pseudorandom bit generator (PRBG)
deterministic chaos
pseudorandomness
chaos theory
Hamiltonian conservative chaotic systems (HCCSs)
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1553389/full
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