Rayleigh Distribution

The Rayleigh distribution describes how certain types of random, non-negative data behave, often used in fields like signal processing and physics. It models situations where a variable results from the combined effect of two independent factors that are equally likely to be positive or negative, like wind speed or signal strength. Imagine measuring the wind or signal in different directions; the Rayleigh distribution tells us the likelihood of various resulting values. It’s characterized by a single parameter that shapes the distribution, helping researchers understand the probability of different outcomes in natural or engineered systems.