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http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18480| Title: | Pseudo-Random Number Generator |
| Authors: | Lam, Clement C.Y. |
| Advisor: | Kennett, T. J. |
| Department: | Engineering Physics |
| Keywords: | Pseudo-Random;number generator;distributed numbers;frequency test;autocorrelation test;linear feedback shift register |
| Publication Date: | Sep-1977 |
| Abstract: | <P> A simple and inexpensive pseudo-random number generator has been designed and built using linear feedback shift registers to generate rectangular and gaussian distributed numbers. The device has been interfaced to a Nova computer to provide a high speed source of random numbers. The two distributions have been checked with the following tests: (i) Frequency test (ii) Autocorrelation test and (iii) d 2-test. Results of each test have been compared with the expected theoretical values. Finally, a comparison of the generating speed has been made between this new generator and the existing old software generators. This 28-bit generator is especially desirable in random simulation and Monte Carlo application if randomness, speed and cost are the main consideration in the design. </P> |
| Description: | One of the two project reports: The other part is designated PART A: MCMASTER (Off-Campus) PROJECT |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/18480 |
| Appears in Collections: | Open Access Dissertations and Theses |
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| Lam_Clement_C.Y._1977_Masters.pdf | 1.9 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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