Mechanically Encoded Strain-Vector Keys as Physical Unclonable Function

Key Points

• The research aims to develop advanced security architectures for counteracting hacking and counterfeiting.
• Developed mechanically encoded strain-vector keys as a security feature.
• Analyzed optical responses based on structural randomness.
• Evaluated cryptographic strength in comparison to existing methods.
• Introduced a novel optical physical unclonable function.
• Showed improved security against hacking compared to traditional methods.