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Random number generator


Definition:

A tool for creating sequences of random numbers. Among random generators, you can distinguish physical generators (TRNG - True Random Number Generator) and program generators (PRNG - Pseudo Random Number Generator). Currently, the concept of a random number generator is often identified with a pseudorandom number generator.


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