A.3. Random Numbers
The library defines a collection of random number engine classes and adaptors that use differing mathematical approaches to generating pseudorandom numbers. The library also defines a collection of distribution templates that provide numbers according to various probability distributions. Both the engines and the distributions have names that correspond to their mathematical properties.
The specifics of how these classes generate numbers is well beyond the scope of this Primer. In this section, we’ll list the engine and distribution types, but the reader will need to consult other resources to learn how to use these types.
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