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RandomComplex

RandomComplex
gives a pseudorandom complex number with real and imaginary parts in the range 0 to 1.
RandomComplex
gives a pseudorandom complex number in the rectangle with corners given by the complex numbers and .
RandomComplex
gives a pseudorandom complex number in the rectangle whose corners are the origin and .
RandomComplex
gives a list of n pseudorandom complex numbers.
RandomComplex
gives an ××... array of pseudorandom complex numbers
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  • RandomComplex chooses complex numbers with a uniform probability distribution in the rectangle specified.
  • RandomComplex[range, WorkingPrecision->n] yields complex numbers with n-digit precision. Leading or trailing digits in the generated number can turn out to be 0.
  • RandomComplex gives a different sequence of pseudorandom reals whenever you run Mathematica. You can start with a particular seed using SeedRandom.
  • A Method option to SeedRandom can be given to specify the pseudorandom generator used.
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Basic Examples   (5)
A random complex number with real and imaginary parts in the range 0 to 1:
A random complex number in the rectangle with corners at and :
A random complex number in the rectangle with corners at and :
5 random complex numbers in the unit square:
A 3×2 array of random complex numbers in the rectangle with corners at and :
A random complex number with real and imaginary parts in the range 0 to 1:
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A random complex number in the rectangle with corners at and :
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A random complex number in the rectangle with corners at and :
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5 random complex numbers in the unit square:
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A 3×2 array of random complex numbers in the rectangle with corners at and :
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Scope   (3)
Generate random complex numbers of any magnitude:
Generate random complex numbers of any precision:
Generate low-precision complex numbers:
Options   (1)
Generate a random complex number with 50-digit precision:
Applications   (2)
Circles at random positions in the complex plane:
Random walk in the complex plane:
Properties & Relations   (4)
Use SeedRandom to get repeatable random values:
Use BlockRandom to block one use of RandomComplex from affecting others:
With the same seed, RandomComplex generates the "same" number, regardless of precision:
RandomComplex generates a uniform distribution, here with mean :
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