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Abstract: Pseudo-random numbers generator (PRNG), as the core foundation of modern information science, has irreplaceable strategic value in the fields of cryptography and communication security. This ...

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If your name gets picked for jury duty, it’s because a computer used a random number generator to select it. The same goes for tax audits or when you opt for a quick pick lottery ticket. But how can ...