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= Ziggurat algorithm
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The Ziggurat algorithm is an efficient method for generating random numbers from a specified probability distribution, particularly for generating samples from a normal (Gaussian) distribution. It was introduced by George Marsaglia and is notable for its speed and simplicity compared to other methods like the Box-Muller transform or rejection sampling. \#\#\# Overview of the Ziggurat Algorithm 1.