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A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography /

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Introduces the reader to arithmetic topics, both ancient and modern, which have been the center of interest in applica- tions of number theory, particularly in cryptography. Begins with a discussion of basic number theory. Algorithmic ap- proach. Inclusion of recent application of the theory of el-...

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Main Author: Koblitz, Neal
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US, 1987.
Series:Graduate texts in mathematics ; 114.
Subjects:
Mathematics.
Number theory.
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Summary:Introduces the reader to arithmetic topics, both ancient and modern, which have been the center of interest in applica- tions of number theory, particularly in cryptography. Begins with a discussion of basic number theory. Algorithmic ap- proach. Inclusion of recent application of the theory of el- liptic curves. Extensive exercises.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 208 pages 5 illustrations)
ISBN:9781468403107 (electronic bk.)
1468403109 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:0072-5285 ;