Online Algebra Calculator
Many of users do not use powerful Maxima computer algebra system for systematic work, but for ad hoc algebraic calculations – equations, functions, matrixes, etc. only. To do this job, it is not useful to download the whole application from a web site.
Function: random_normal (<m>,<s>)

Function: random_normal (<m>,<s>,<n>) Returns a Normal(m,s) random variate, with s>0. Calling random_normal with a third argument <n>, a random sample of size <n> will be simulated.
This is an implementation of the Box-Mueller algorithm, as described in Knuth, D.E. (1981) <Seminumerical Algorithms. The Art of Computer Programming.> Addison-Wesley.
To make use of this function, write first load(distrib).
(%o1) true (%i2)