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How do I convert a uniform value in [0,1) to a standard normal (Gaussian) distribution value?

I have uniform value in [0,1). I'd like to transform it into a standard normal distribution value, in a deterministic fashion.

What I'm confused about with the Box-Muller transform is that it takes two uniform values in [0, 1), and transform them into two normal random values.

However, I only have one uniform value. How do I apply Box-Muller over a single value?