Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 22) - Softcover

Abraham Sinkov

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9780883856222: Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach (Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 22)
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ISBN 10: 0883856220 ISBN 13: 9780883856222
Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America, 1998

Synopsis

Most people, acquainted with cryptology either through sensational cloak and dagger stories or through newspaper cryptograms, are not aware that many aspects of this art may be treated systematically, by means of some elementary mathematical concepts and methods. In this introduction, Professor Sinkov explains some of the fundamental techniques at the basis of cryptanalytic endeavor from which much more sophisticated techniques have evolved, especially since the advent of computers. The mathematical topics relevant in these discussions include modular arithmetic, a little number theory, some linear algebra of two dimensions with matrices, some combinatorics, and a little statistics. Also included are programs in BASIC developed by Paul Irwin for use in his course based on this book.

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About the Author

Abraham Sinkov obtained his PhD at George Washington University in 1933. He was a Professor of Mathematics at Arizona State University.

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Publisher
The Mathematical Association of America
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0883856220
ISBN 13 
9780883856222
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
232
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