Another fascinating description. Thank you Nils. The mechanical encryption machines all try to do the same thing; Generate a near random long period pseudo-random number. Have modern math theories suggested any new approaches to designing a practical mechanical pseudo-random number generator with more perfect distribution and super long periods? Are gears and wheels the only components considered? Are there no rod, lever, or chain based machines? (paper tape seems much too fragile to me) I like the sliding tiles in John Byrnes Chaocipher. Perhaps there's a way to automate Bruce Schneier's Pontifex (Solitaire) using tiles. --Molly J.
Hiho, I think after the invention of electronic-based and computer-based ciphers, there was no need for working on strong mechanical cryptographic devices. I think two of the most secure ones (and therefore best pseodo-random ones) are the M-209 and the SG-41, which basically is designed the same way the M-209 is, and the CX-52. Greetings, Nils
Hi there, You might find the information you're looking for on the Crypto Museum website: www.cryptomuseum.com/. If it’s not available there, I’d recommend reaching out directly to the maintainers of the site-they're very knowledgeable about all types of cipher machines and could likely assist you. Best regards, Nils
Excellent presentation. Thank you. 👍👍👍
What a great explanation of the most infamous machine in WW2. Thanks for doing this!
Thank you 😊. Happy you liked the video 🙂. Greetings Nils
Very nice. Thank you very much!!! 😊
Another fascinating description. Thank you Nils.
The mechanical encryption machines all try to do the same thing; Generate a near random long period pseudo-random number.
Have modern math theories suggested any new approaches to designing a practical mechanical pseudo-random number generator with more perfect distribution and super long periods?
Are gears and wheels the only components considered? Are there no rod, lever, or chain based machines? (paper tape seems much too fragile to me)
I like the sliding tiles in John Byrnes Chaocipher.
Perhaps there's a way to automate Bruce Schneier's Pontifex (Solitaire) using tiles.
--Molly J.
Hiho,
I think after the invention of electronic-based and computer-based ciphers, there was no need for working on strong mechanical cryptographic devices. I think two of the most secure ones (and therefore best pseodo-random ones) are the M-209 and the SG-41, which basically is designed the same way the M-209 is, and the CX-52.
Greetings,
Nils
Does anyone know the line discipline used by Lorenz? Particularly baud rate, and start and stop bits?
Hi there,
You might find the information you're looking for on the Crypto Museum website: www.cryptomuseum.com/.
If it’s not available there, I’d recommend reaching out directly to the maintainers of the site-they're very knowledgeable about all types of cipher machines and could likely assist you.
Best regards,
Nils
I believe that this particular machine was the one used by Kesselrings army.