Using Imperfect Semiconductor Systems for Unique Identification (eBook)

Jonathan Roberts (Autor)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2017
XV, 123 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-67891-7 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

Inhalt

An Introduction to Security Based on Physical Disorder.- An Introduction to Semiconductors and Quantum Confinement.- Sample Preparation and Experimental Techniques.- Unique Identification with Resonant Tunneling Diodes.- Langmuir-Blodgett Deposition of 2D Materials for Unique Identification.- Building Optoelectronic Heterostructures with the Langmuir-Blodgett Technique.- Conclusions and Future Work.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.9.2017
• Reihe/Serie: Springer Theses
• Reihe/Serie: Springer Theses
• Zusatzinfo: XV, 123 p. 72 illus., 8 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Atom- / Kern- / Molekularphysik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Atomic Scale Uniqueness • Macroscopic Quantum Uniqueness • Physically unclonable functions • PUF/UNO • Robust Security Devices • Secure Identification • Semiconductor Imperections • Semicondutor Security System • Unique Objects
• ISBN-10: 3-319-67891-4 / 3319678914
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-67891-7 / 9783319678917