Pseudo-Random System Construction Based on Resource-Bounded Incompleteness Theory
Author: Auric · HyperEcho · Grok
Date: 2025-10-16
Keywords: Resource-bounded incompleteness, pseudorandom generation, prime density, statistical indistinguishability, sample complexity
Abstract
This paper constructs a prime-density pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) based on Resource-Bounded Incompleteness Theory (RBIT), utilizing statistical indistinguishability under finite resources. The system generates deterministic bit sequences that are indistinguishable from true random Bernoulli distributions in finite samples. The core idea is that when the sample size , subsystems cannot reliably distinguish pseudorandom from true random, embodying the resource gap in RBIT. This paper explicitly limits statistical indistinguishability to a fixed test family , which is orthogonal to computational indistinguishability.
Main Contributions:
- Construct a computable pseudorandom system based on RBIT Theorem 4.4
- Clarify the boundary between statistical indistinguishability and computational indistinguishability
- Provide numerical verification and sample complexity bounds
- Demonstrate resource monotonicity and limitations of theory extensions
1. Theoretical Foundation
1.1 Core Principle of Resource-Bounded Incompleteness
According to RBIT, incompleteness stems from resource constraints rather than ontological defects. Specifically in statistical scenarios:
Theorem 1.1 (RBIT Theorem 4.4, Relative Error Sample Complexity): To estimate Bernoulli parameter with confidence such that , the required samples
When (prime density) and is large, is moderate, but with finite samples , subsystems cannot reliably estimate , leading to statistical indistinguishability.
1.2 Prime Density and Dirichlet Theorem
Dirichlet Theorem in Arithmetic Progressions: For coprime satisfying , the arithmetic progression has prime density
where is Euler’s totient function.
Corollary 1.2.1: In interval with step size for odd numbers, the prime probability approximates
Specifically, (odd number sequence), .
1.3 Definition of Statistical Indistinguishability
Definition 1.3 (Test-Family Relative Indistinguishability): Given test family (containing only frequency estimation, first-order autocorrelation, fixed window runs test), two distributions are indistinguishable at resource if for any , with samples the test satisfies
Test Family Monotonicity: expands monotonically with : .
Therefore, if still indistinguishable at stronger resources , then also at weaker resources (RBIT Theorem 4.3).
1.4 Interval Constraints and Density Drift
To ensure is approximately constant in interval , control the relative density change .
Lemma 1.4.1 (Density Drift Bound): Based on prime number theorem,
Require , i.e.,
This constraint ensures density drift does not become a distinguishable signal.
2. System Architecture
2.1 Parameter Design
System Parameters:
- Large integer : Controls baseline density . Typical values: .
- Seed : Odd starting point (deterministic), satisfying .
- Sequence length : Finite samples, simulating subsystem resources.
- Step size : (odd numbers) or prime (congruence class sampling).
- Relative error : Target precision, typical values .
- Confidence level : Typical .
Interval Constraint Verification:
2.2 Generation Algorithm
Algorithm 2.2.1 (Prime-Density PRNG):
Input:
Output: Bit sequence
1. Verify gcd(s, d) = 1
2. Verify Kd ≤ (η/2) M ln M
3. For i = 0 to K-1:
3.1. x_i = s + i·d
3.2. If x_i is prime, b_i = 1; otherwise b_i = 0
4. Return {b_i}
Deterministic Primality Testing: Use Miller-Rabin or AKS algorithm to ensure reproducibility.
2.3 Statistical Characteristics
Expected Density:
Local Fluctuations: Due to randomness in prime distribution (Montgomery-Odlyzko law), actual density has statistical fluctuations of .
Short-range Correlations: Prime gaps have weak correlations (Hardy-Littlewood conjecture), but in windows , correlation introduces deviation , absorbed by interval constraints.
3. Sample Complexity Analysis
3.1 Single Test Case
Proposition 3.1.1 (Frequency Test Sample Lower Bound): Given true random is Bernoulli(), pseudorandom is Prime-Density PRNG. If
then at resource , they are indistinguishable in frequency tests.
Proof: Directly apply RBIT Theorem 4.4. Frequency test power is insufficient to reject null hypothesis with given samples. □
3.2 Multiple Test Corrections
Definition 3.2.1 (Test Family Size): Let be the number of tests in test family.
- Fixed constant: (e.g., frequency, first-order autocorrelation, runs test, ).
- Polynomial growth: (increases with window length).
Bonferroni Correction: Control family-wise error rate (FWER), set . Sample complexity corrected to
Analysis of Effects:
- Fixed : Only changes constant factor, dominant term unchanged.
- : Introduces logarithmic correction, still far smaller than dominant term (when small and moderate).
3.3 Numerical Prediction Table
Based on formula , , :
| Required (lower bound) | (interval constraint, ) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.145 | 0.5 | 306 | 691,000 | |
| 0.145 | 0.1 | 7,645 | 138,200 | |
| 0.097 | 0.5 | 459 | 1,552,000 | |
| 0.097 | 0.1 | 11,467 | 310,400 | |
| 0.072 | 0.5 | 612 | 2,484,000 | |
| 0.072 | 0.1 | 15,289 | 496,800 |
Where , .
4. Subsystem Definition and State Analysis
4.1 Subsystem Specification
Subsystem Observer:
- Resource constraints: Collect samples.
- Allowed operations:
- Frequency estimation:
- First-order autocorrelation:
- Runs test: Wald-Wolfowitz test
- Prohibited operations:
- Call primality testing algorithm
- Strong number-theoretic tests (e.g., interval distribution GUE statistics)
- Access generator internal state or seed
4.2 Truth Hierarchy Analysis
According to RBIT Definition 2.8 (Hierarchical State System):
Semantic Layer: Truth()
Proposition : “Sequence is true random Bernoulli()”
- Truth() = (sequence is actually deterministic)
Proof Layer: ProvStatus()
- Low resources (): undecided (insufficient samples to prove or refute)
- High resources (): possibly refuted (through stronger tests)
Statistical Layer: StatStatus()
- : indistinguishable
- : possibly distinguishable
Composite State: State() = (, undecided, indistinguishable) (low resource case)
4.3 State Migration
Resource Increase:
According to RBIT Derivation Principle P2:
- StatStatus may migrate from indistinguishable to distinguishable
- ProvStatus may migrate from undecided to refuted
- Truth remains unchanged (objective truth determined by standard model)
Theory Extension: Add number-theoretic axioms (e.g., fine prime number theorem).
According to RBIT Theorem 4.2 (Theory Extension Non-Termination Theorem):
- May resolve current undecidability
- But new incompleteness emerges
- Incompleteness never terminates
5. Convergent Minimal Self-Consistent Statement
5.1 Formal Definition
Definition 5.1.1 (Test Family): contains:
- Single-bit frequency test:
- First-order autocorrelation: (as defined in §4.1)
- Window length runs statistics:
Monotonicity: .
Definition 5.1.2 (Prime-Density Generator): Take step size ( prime) and starting point , . Output
In interval length satisfying , target density
5.2 Main Proposition
Proposition 5.2.1 (Statistical Indistinguishability Under Frequency-Class Tests): For any , if
then Prime-Density generator output distribution and i.i.d. Bernoulli() are indistinguishable at resource (relative to ).
Proof Sketch:
- Frequency test: Directly apply RBIT Theorem 4.4
- Autocorrelation test: Weak correlations in prime gaps introduce deviation when
- Runs test: Central limit theorem gives power when samples insufficient
- Interval constraint ensures density drift , total error □
5.3 Computational Distinguishability Statement
Warning 5.3.1 (Not Cryptographically Secure): The above proposition does not claim computational indistinguishability.
Distinguishability Dimension Comparison:
| Dimension | Adversary Capability | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical (This paper) | Only & samples | Indistinguishable when insufficient samples |
| Computational | Allow primality testing/strong number-theoretic tests | Distinguishable (non-PRG), need to replace with AES-CTR thresholding for computational security |
Cryptographic Alternative Route: For PPT (Probabilistic Polynomial Time) observer security:
- Use cryptographic PRG (e.g., AES-CTR) to generate
- Thresholding:
- Retain same statistical analysis framework
This guarantees computational indistinguishability but loses explicit number-theoretic structure.
6. System Implementation
6.1 Core Code
import numpy as np
import sympy as sp
from scipy.stats import binomtest
from math import log, sqrt, erf
def is_prime(n):
"""Deterministic primality test using SymPy."""
return sp.isprime(n)
def generate_pseudo_random(M, K, d=2, seed=None, eta=0.1):
"""
Generate Prime-Density pseudorandom sequence.
Parameters:
- M: large integer (base scale)
- K: sequence length
- d: step size (2 for odd numbers, or prime q)
- seed: starting point (must satisfy gcd(seed, d) = 1)
- eta: relative error parameter
Returns:
- numpy array of bits {0,1}^K
"""
if seed is None:
seed = M + 1 if M % 2 == 0 else M + 2
while sp.gcd(seed, d) != 1:
seed += d
# Verify interval constraint
ln_M = log(M)
max_K = int((eta / 2) * M * ln_M / d)
if K > max_K:
raise ValueError(f"K={K} exceeds constraint max_K={max_K}")
sequence = np.zeros(K, dtype=int)
for i in range(K):
x = seed + i * d
if is_prime(x):
sequence[i] = 1
return sequence
def runs_test(sequence):
"""
Wald-Wolfowitz runs test (normal approximation, two-sided).
Returns p-value for H0: sequence is random.
"""
seq = np.asarray(sequence, dtype=int)
n1 = int(seq.sum())
n0 = int(len(seq) - n1)
if n0 == 0 or n1 == 0:
return 1.0 # All 0s or all 1s: cannot detect
runs = int(np.count_nonzero(np.diff(seq) != 0) + 1)
mu = 2 * n1 * n0 / (n0 + n1) + 1
sigma2 = (2 * n1 * n0 * (2 * n1 * n0 - n0 - n1)) / \
(((n0 + n1) ** 2) * (n0 + n1 - 1))
if sigma2 <= 0:
return 1.0
z = (runs - mu) / sqrt(sigma2)
# Two-sided p-value via error function
p_value = 1 - erf(abs(z) / sqrt(2))
return float(min(1.0, max(0.0, p_value)))
def autocorrelation_test(sequence, lag=1):
"""
First-order autocorrelation test.
Returns r_1 and normal-approximation p-value under H0: r_1 = 0.
"""
seq = np.asarray(sequence, dtype=float)
n = len(seq)
mean = np.mean(seq)
numerator = np.sum((seq[:-lag] - mean) * (seq[lag:] - mean))
denominator = np.sum((seq - mean) ** 2)
if denominator == 0:
return 0.0, 1.0
r = numerator / denominator
# Under H0: r ~ N(0, 1/n) approximately for large n
z = r * sqrt(n)
p_value = 1 - erf(abs(z) / sqrt(2))
return r, float(min(1.0, max(0.0, p_value)))
def sample_complexity_lower_bound(M, eta, alpha=0.05):
"""
Calculate sample complexity lower bound from RBIT Theorem 4.4.
N >= (3 / (eta^2 * p)) * ln(2/alpha)
where p = 2 / ln(M)
"""
p = 2 / log(M)
N = (3 / (eta**2 * p)) * log(2 / alpha)
return int(np.ceil(N))
# Demonstration
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Set seed for reproducibility
np.random.seed(2025)
# Parameters
M = 10**6
eta = 0.1
alpha = 0.05
# Calculate sample complexity bound
N_bound = sample_complexity_lower_bound(M, eta, alpha)
print(f"Sample complexity lower bound: N >= {N_bound}")
# Generate sequence slightly below bound
K = int(0.8 * N_bound) # Use 80% of bound
print(f"Generating sequence with K = {K} < {N_bound}")
seq = generate_pseudo_random(M, K, d=2, eta=eta)
# True density
p_true = 2 / log(M)
p_est = np.mean(seq)
print(f"\nTrue density p = {p_true:.4f}")
print(f"Estimated density p_hat = {p_est:.4f}")
print(f"Relative error: {abs(p_est - p_true) / p_true:.4f}")
# Statistical tests
print("\n=== Statistical Tests ===")
# 1. Binomial proportion test (frequency)
binom_result = binomtest(int(np.sum(seq)), len(seq), p_true)
print(f"1. Frequency test p-value: {binom_result.pvalue:.4f}")
# 2. Runs test
runs_pval = runs_test(seq)
print(f"2. Runs test p-value: {runs_pval:.4f}")
# 3. Autocorrelation test
r1, auto_pval = autocorrelation_test(seq, lag=1)
print(f"3. Autocorrelation r_1 = {r1:.4f}, p-value: {auto_pval:.4f}")
# Interpretation
print("\n=== Interpretation ===")
significance = 0.05
if (binom_result.pvalue > significance and
runs_pval > significance and
auto_pval > significance):
print(f"All tests PASS (p > {significance}): Indistinguishable from Bernoulli({p_true:.4f})")
else:
print(f"Some tests FAIL (p < {significance}): May be distinguishable (increase K or relax eta)")
# Compare with true random
print("\n=== Comparison with True Random ===")
true_random = np.random.binomial(1, p_true, K)
print(f"True random density: {np.mean(true_random):.4f}")
print(f"Pseudo-random density: {p_est:.4f}")
6.2 Numerical Experimental Results
Running the above code, typical output:
Sample complexity lower bound: N >= 7645
Generating sequence with K = 6116 < 7645
True density p = 0.1448
Estimated density p_hat = 0.1523
Relative error: 0.0518
=== Statistical Tests ===
1. Frequency test p-value: 0.0821
2. Runs test p-value: 0.3247
3. Autocorrelation r_1 = -0.0134, p-value: 0.2953
=== Interpretation ===
All tests PASS (p > 0.05): Indistinguishable from Bernoulli(0.1448)
Analysis:
- (insufficient samples)
- All tests -value , cannot reject null hypothesis
- System successfully achieves statistical indistinguishability
6.3 Large-Scale Parameter Experiments
def experiment_grid(M_values, eta_values, alpha=0.05):
"""
Run experiments across parameter grid.
"""
results = []
for M in M_values:
for eta in eta_values:
p_true = 2 / log(M)
N_bound = sample_complexity_lower_bound(M, eta, alpha)
K = int(0.8 * N_bound)
# Verify interval constraint
max_K = int((eta / 2) * M * log(M) / 2)
if K > max_K:
K = max_K
seq = generate_pseudo_random(M, K, d=2, eta=eta)
p_est = np.mean(seq)
# Run tests
binom_pval = binomtest(int(np.sum(seq)), len(seq), p_true).pvalue
runs_pval = runs_test(seq)
r1, auto_pval = autocorrelation_test(seq)
# Check if indistinguishable
indist = (binom_pval > 0.05 and runs_pval > 0.05 and auto_pval > 0.05)
results.append({
'M': M,
'eta': eta,
'p_true': p_true,
'N_bound': N_bound,
'K': K,
'p_est': p_est,
'rel_error': abs(p_est - p_true) / p_true,
'binom_pval': binom_pval,
'runs_pval': runs_pval,
'auto_pval': auto_pval,
'indistinguishable': indist
})
return results
# Run grid experiment
M_values = [10**6, 10**9]
eta_values = [0.5, 0.2, 0.1]
results = experiment_grid(M_values, eta_values)
# Display results
import pandas as pd
df = pd.DataFrame(results)
print(df[['M', 'eta', 'N_bound', 'K', 'rel_error', 'indistinguishable']])
7. Verification of Logical Self-Consistency
7.1 Resource Monotonicity Verification
RBIT Derivation Principle P1 (Resource Monotonicity):
Logical resources: If , then
Statistical resources: If , then
Verification:
- Increase : , (harder to distinguish) ✓
- Increase : (tolerate larger relative error) ✓
- Increase : From indistinguishable may migrate to distinguishable (resolution enhancement) ✓
7.2 State Migration Consistency
RBIT Derivation Principle P2 (State Migration):
Theory extension: undecided
Resolution enhancement: indistinguishable
Verification:
- Low resources: State = (, undecided, indistinguishable)
- High resources: State = (, refuted, distinguishable)
- Truth layer unchanged (objective truth = ) ✓
7.3 Limitations of Theory Extensions
RBIT Theorem 4.2 (Theory Extension Non-Termination Theorem): Adding computable axiom fragments , new incompleteness continues to emerge.
Application to This System:
- Extend : Basic probability theory + RBIT
- Extend Fine prime number theorem (explicit error term bounds)
- Extend Riemann hypothesis (precise interval distributions)
Each extension:
- Resolves current layer density estimation problems
- Allows stronger tests (larger )
- Produces new indistinguishable domains (deeper number-theoretic structures)
Conclusion: Theory extensions are valuable (expand knowable domains) but never terminate incompleteness (§6.2 RBIT original) ✓
7.4 Philosophical Consistency
RBIT §6.1 (Cognitive Boundary Theory):
- Absolute truth exists: Sequence is indeed deterministic (Truth = )
- Finite accessibility: Subsystems cannot identify under resource constraints
- Asymptotic approximation: Increase resources to approximate truth, but never completely reach
Manifestation in System:
- Truth: Primality algorithm generation (deterministic)
- Observation: Statistical tests limited by samples
- Asymptotic: becomes distinguishable, but new incompleteness emerges (deeper number-theoretic pseudorandomness) ✓
8. Application Scenarios and Extensions
8.1 AI Cognitive Boundary Demonstration
Scenario: Main system (with primality testing capability) generates sequences, subsystem (statistical tests only) attempts to distinguish.
Implementation:
- Main system: Prime-Density PRNG generates bits
- Subsystem: Samples , runs tests
- Result: Subsystem reports “indistinguishable”, but main system knows determinism
Cognitive Boundary Manifestation: Subsystems cannot transcend their resource limits, embodying RBIT core principles.
8.2 General Congruence Class Extensions
Current: (odd number sequence),
Extension: (prime),
Modifications:
- In Algorithm 2.2.1, replace with
- Adjust target density formula
- Modify interval constraints accordingly:
Advantages: By choosing different , can regulate density to adapt to different resource budgets.
8.3 Quantum Resource Scenarios
RBIT Appendix E.3 (Open Problem): Resource-bounded incompleteness in quantum computation models?
Extended Conjecture: Replace primality testing with quantum random number generator (QRNG):
- Quantum state preparation:
- Measure to obtain bit
- Subsystems still constrained by sample complexity under classical statistical tests
Quantum Advantage?:
- Quantum entanglement may provide test advantages (quantum test family )
- But RBIT sample complexity lower bounds still apply to classical data after measurement
- Need resource analysis of quantum proof systems (QMA)
8.4 Cryptographically Secure Version
Alternative Construction (Cryptographic PRG):
from Crypto.Cipher import AES
from Crypto.Random import get_random_bytes
def crypto_prng_bernoulli(p, K, seed=None):
"""
Cryptographically secure Bernoulli(p) generator.
Uses AES-CTR mode to generate uniform random, then threshold.
"""
if seed is None:
seed = get_random_bytes(16)
cipher = AES.new(seed, AES.MODE_CTR)
sequence = np.zeros(K, dtype=int)
for i in range(K):
# Generate uniform u in [0, 1)
random_bytes = cipher.encrypt(b'\x00' * 16)
u = int.from_bytes(random_bytes, 'big') / (2**128)
# Threshold
sequence[i] = 1 if u < p else 0
return sequence
Guarantees:
- Computational indistinguishability (secure against PPT adversaries)
- Statistical indistinguishability (relative to , under all resources)
- Lose explicit number-theoretic structure
Selection Principle:
- Teaching/demonstrating RBIT: Use Prime-Density PRNG (explicit resource gaps)
- Practical cryptography: Use crypto PRNG (computational security)
9. Summary
9.1 Core Achievements
- RBIT Theory Instantiation: Transform abstract Theorem 4.4 into computable system
- Boundary Clarification: Distinguish statistical indistinguishability from computational indistinguishability
- Numerical Verifiability: Provide precise sample complexity bounds
- Self-Consistency Proof: Satisfy all RBIT axioms and derivation principles
9.2 Theoretical Contributions
Relative to Original RBIT Theory:
- Provide concrete construction examples (prime density)
- Demonstrate actual manifestations of resource monotonicity
- Verify limitations of theory extensions (number-theoretic axiom chains)
Relative to Pseudorandom Theory:
- Unified resource framework (logic + statistics)
- Explicit sample complexity lower bounds (computable)
- Distinguish statistical from computational indistinguishability
9.3 Practical Value
AI System Cognitive Boundaries:
- Main system (high resources) vs subsystems (low resources)
- Self-perception of cognitive boundaries (meta-reasoning)
- Resource planning and allocation
Educational Demonstration:
- Intuitive display of RBIT principles
- Repeatable numerical experiments
- Open-source code verification
9.4 Future Directions
- Stronger Test Families: Extend to include spectral tests, Kolmogorov complexity
- Quantum Resource Analysis: Sample complexity under quantum tests
- Adaptive Adversaries: Adversaries adjust test strategies based on observations
- Multi-layer Systems: Main system-subsystem-subsubsystem hierarchical structures
Conclusion
This system proves: Incompleteness is not an abstract concept, but a computable, measurable, instantiable phenomenon. Indistinguishability under finite resources is an essential feature of cognitive processes, not a technical defect. By clarifying resource parameters and bounds, we both acknowledge the limitations of cognition and maintain asymptotic approximation to truth.
Exploring determinism within resource constraints, pursuing patterns within statistical fluctuations—this is the profound insight of Resource-Bounded Incompleteness Theory.
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