middle-square method

Summary

middle-square method is an algorithm^[1]. It draws 37 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #120 of 337).^[2]

Key Facts

• middle-square method is credited with the discovery of John von Neumann^[3].
• middle-square method's instance of is recorded as algorithm^[4].
• middle-square method's instance of is recorded as pseudorandom number generator^[5].
• square is named after middle-square method^[6].
• center is named after middle-square method^[7].
• middle-square method's time of discovery or invention is recorded as +1245-00-00T00:00:00Z^[8].
• middle-square method's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/038hdk^[9].
• middle-square method's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 2780019726^[10].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include algorithm^[4] and pseudorandom number generator^[5].

History and Context

Things named after include square^[6], a power function^[11] and center^[7].

Why It Matters

middle-square method draws 37 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #120 of 337).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[12] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[13]