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= Shrinking generator
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A shrinking generator is a type of pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) that combines the outputs of two or more other pseudorandom number generators to produce a single stream of pseudorandom bits. The concept is often employed in cryptographic applications to enhance the security of the pseudorandom output. \#\#\# Key Characteristics: 1. **Combination of Generators**: A shrinking generator typically takes two or more independent PRNGs.