What is the true maximum (and minimum) value of Random.nextGaussian()? : <p>In theory, the bounds for <code>nextGaussian</code> are meant to be positive and negative infinity. But since <code>Random.nextDouble</code>, which is used to calculate the Gaussian random number, doesn't come infinitely close to 0 and 1, there is a practical limit to <code>nextGaussian</code>. And <code>Random.next</code> is also not a perfectly uniform distribution.</p>

<p>It was theorised that the maximum should be about 2.2042*10^17 and related to the 53 bit shift of <code>nextDouble</code> (<a href="https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/508317357228294146/545718295408541716/unknown.png" rel="noreferrer">reference</a>), but that is likely just an upper bound.</p>

<p>The answer probably depends on the distribution of <code>Random.next</code> and the exact implementation of <code>StrictMath.sqrt</code> and <code>StrictMath.log</code>. I couldn't find much information about either.</p>

<p>And yes, I know that the outer values are extremely unlikely, but it can be relevant, for example in the context of RNG manipulation in games.</p>
