[Maxima] generating very long binary sequences

[Robert Dodier]

On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 12:27 AM, Mehmet Suzen <mehmet.suzen at physics.org> wrote:

> Do you know how long sequence is considered to be safely pseudorandom with
> the implementation? (not repeating!)

The period of MT19937 is 2^19337 - 1 or thereabouts, I don't remember exactly.

> Can you suggest a reference for the Mersenne Twister?

I don't have any at the moment, I think Google should find some.

best

Robert Dodier