Table 25 Potential applications and implications.

From: Quantum secure image encryption using hybrid QTRNG and QPRNG

Proposed Method

Application Domain

Practical Usage

Benefits

QTRNG

Quantum Cryptography

Quantum Key Distribution, One-time pads

High entropy, non-deterministic randomness, ideal for key generation

Secure Communication

Satellite communication encryption, Military-grade communication

It prevents eavesdropping due to quantum measurement collapse.

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Generation of Cryptographic tokens

It enhances randomness in blockchain processes for tamper-proof transaction

QPRNG

Simulation & Modelling

Randomized quantum algorithms, Quantum Monte Carlo simulations

Deterministic control with seeded randomness suitable for repeated simulations

Game Development & Random Testing

Quantum-enhanced random behaviour in game mechanism and fuzzy testing

Controlled randomness for test reproducibility

QHRNG

Secure Multi-party Communication

Quantum cloud authentication, Key sharing between users

It combines the unpredictability of QTRNG and control of QPRNG for optimized security

Quantum IoT Networks

Secure routing and data encryption in IoT edge devices

Lightweight and adaptive quantum security solution

Quantum-Enhanced Cybersecurity

Random challenge-response authentication, Protocol obfuscation

Adaptive encryption with increased resilience

Quantum Image encryption

Medical Imaging

Secure sensitive diagnostic images, Telemedicine image transfer

It protects patient data against theft and tampering

Biometric Authentication Systems

Encryption of facial, fingerprint and iris images

Secure storage and transmission of personal biometric templates

Secure Multimedia Sharing

Secure photo and video exchange over quantum internet

Resists statistical and correlation-based attacks

Military & Surveillance Imaging

Confidential drone footage, satellite surveillance

Tamper-resistant encryption for real-time secure visual communication

Cloud-based Quantum Storage

Quantum image databases with secure access

It ensures data privacy even under cloud compromise.