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diff --git a/src/alfg/add_lagg_fibonacci_prng.h b/src/alfg/add_lagg_fibonacci_prng.h new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eed42d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/alfg/add_lagg_fibonacci_prng.h @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +/* + * Additive Lagged Fibonacci Generator (ALFG) Implementation definitions + * Author: Fabian Druschke + * Date: 2024-03-13 + * + * This is an implementation of the Additive Lagged Fibonacci Generator (ALFG), + * a pseudorandom number generator known for its simplicity and good statistical properties + * for a wide range of applications. ALFGs are particularly noted for their long periods + * and efficiency in generating sequences of random numbers. However, like many other PRNGs, + * they are not suitable for cryptographic purposes due to their predictability. + * + * As the author of this implementation, I, Fabian Druschke, hereby release this work into + * the public domain. I dedicate any and all copyright interest in this work to the public + * domain, making it free to use for anyone for any purpose without any conditions, unless + * such conditions are required by law. + * + * This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, + * including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular + * purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors be liable for any claim, + * damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising + * from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software. + * + * Note: This implementation is designed for non-cryptographic applications and should not be + * used where cryptographic security is required. + */ + +#ifndef ADD_LAGG_FIBONACCI_PRNG_H +#define ADD_LAGG_FIBONACCI_PRNG_H + +#include <stdint.h> + +// State definition for the Additive Lagged Fibonacci Generator +typedef struct +{ + uint64_t s[64]; // State array + unsigned int index; // Current index in the state array +} add_lagg_fibonacci_state_t; + +// Function prototypes +void add_lagg_fibonacci_init( add_lagg_fibonacci_state_t* state, uint64_t init_key[], unsigned long key_length ); +void add_lagg_fibonacci_genrand_uint256_to_buf( add_lagg_fibonacci_state_t* state, unsigned char* bufpos ); + +#endif // ADD_LAGG_FIBONACCI_PRNG_H |