Knuth's Random Number Generator

Knuth's Random Number Generator is a method developed by Donald Knuth to produce sequences of numbers that appear random. It uses an algorithm that combines previous numbers through mathematical operations, often involving multiplication and addition, to generate a new number. This process creates a long, repeatable sequence that mimics true randomness but is actually deterministic, meaning it outputs the same sequence when started with the same initial value (seed). Such generators are essential in simulations, cryptography, and other applications requiring reproducible pseudo-random numbers.