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Random number generation

Known as: Random-number generator, Random number generator, Random number god 
A random-number generator (RNG) is a computational or physical device designed to generate a sequence of numbers or symbols that cannot be reasonably… (More)
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2014
Highly Cited
2014
Random Number Generation and Quasi-Monte Carlo
  • 2014
Abstract: Probability theory defines random variables and stochastic processes in terms of probability spaces, an abstract notion… (More)
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2011
2011
Random Number Generation
 AI algorithms like genetic algorithms and automated opponents.  Random game content and level generation.  Simulation of… (More)
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2009
2009
Photon arrival time quantum random number generation
This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction… (More)
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2006
2006
Random Number Generation and Working Memory
We demonstrate the close relationship that exists between random sequence generation and working memory functioning. We clarify… (More)
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Uniform Random Number Generation
  • Pierre L’Ecuyer
  • 2004
This chapter covers the basic design principles and methods for uniform random number generators used in simulation. We also… (More)
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2004
2004
PUF-Based Random Number Generation
From security to randomized algorithms, there are many existing problems whose solutions are fundamentally based on the… (More)
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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Random Number Generation and Monte Carlo Methods
Let's read! We will often find out this sentence everywhere. When still being a kid, mom used to order us to always read, so did… (More)
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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Mersenne Twister: A 623-Dimensionally Equidistributed Uniform Pseudo-Random Number Generator
A new algorithm called Mersenne Twister (MT) is proposed for generating uniform pseudorandom numbers. For a particular choice of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Random Number Generation and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods (H, Niederreiter)
192. At the beginnings of most chapters and sections of chapters, the authors motivate the reader by explaining verbally what… (More)
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Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Random Number Generators: Good Ones Are Hard to Find
Practical and theoretical issues are presented concerning the design, implementation, and use of a good, minimal standard random… (More)
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