Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach

Sinkov, Abraham

ISBN 10: 0883856220 / ISBN 13: 9780883856222

Published by The Mathematical Association of America, 1966

About this Item

Trade paperback. Fifth printing. Mathematical Association of America Textbooks, Series Number 22. With a Supplement by Paul L. Irwin. Few light indications of prior handling. (ix)222pp. Octavo.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1750359033577

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elementary Cryptanalysis: A Mathematical Approach
• Publisher: The Mathematical Association of America
• Publication Date: 1966
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0883856220
• ISBN 13: 9780883856222
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine

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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.

About the Author

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