Gaussian noise
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Gaussian noise is noise that has a probability density function (abbreviated pdf) of the normal distribution (also known as Gaussian distribution). It is most commonly used as additive white noise to yield additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN).
[edit] Explanation
Gaussian noise is properly defined as noise with a Gaussian amplitude distribution. This says nothing of the correlation of the noise in time or of the spectral density of the noise. Labelling Gaussian noise as 'white' describes the correlation of the noise. It is necessary to use the term "white Gaussian noise" to be correct. Gaussian noise is sometimes misunderstood to be white gaussian noise, but this is not the case.es:Ruido gaussiano
