Handbook of Finite Fields (Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications) - Hardcover

Mullen, Gary L.; Panario, Daniel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 143987378X ISBN 13: 9781439873786

Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2013

Synopsis

Poised to become the leading reference in the field, the Handbook of Finite Fields is exclusively devoted to the theory and applications of finite fields. More than 80 international contributors compile state-of-the-art research in this definitive handbook. Edited by two renowned researchers, the book uses a uniform style and format throughout and each chapter is self contained and peer reviewed.

The first part of the book traces the history of finite fields through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The second part presents theoretical properties of finite fields, covering polynomials, special functions, sequences, algorithms, curves, and related computational aspects. The final part describes various mathematical and practical applications of finite fields in combinatorics, algebraic coding theory, cryptographic systems, biology, quantum information theory, engineering, and other areas. The book provides a comprehensive index and easy access to over 3,000 references, enabling you to quickly locate up-to-date facts and results regarding finite fields.

About this title

About the Author

Gary L. Mullen is a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University.

Daniel Panario is a professor of mathematics at Carleton University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 143987378X
• ISBN 13: 9781439873786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1070