Foundations of Cryptography: Volume 1, Basic Tools

Oded Goldreich

ISBN 10: 0521035368 / ISBN 13: 9780521035361

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. Focuses on the basic mathematical tools needed for cryptographic design: computational difficulty (one-way functions), pseudorandomness and zero-knowledge proofs. Num Pages: 396 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: URY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 21. Weight in Grams: 744. Basic Tools. 396 pages. Focuses on the basic mathematical tools needed for cryptographic design: computational difficulty (one-way functions), pseudorandomness and zero-knowledge proofs. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: URY. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 21. Weight: 690. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780521035361

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Title: Foundations of Cryptography: Volume 1, Basic...

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Cryptography is concerned with the conceptualization, definition and construction of computing systems that address security concerns. This book presents a rigorous and systematic treatment of the foundational issues: defining cryptographic tasks and solving new cryptographic problems using existing tools. It focuses on the basic mathematical tools: computational difficulty (one-way functions), pseudorandomness and zero-knowledge proofs. Rather than describing ad-hoc approaches, this book emphasizes the clarification of fundamental concepts and the demonstration of the feasibility of solving cryptographic problems. It is suitable for use in a graduate course on cryptography and as a reference book for experts.

Book Description:

Cryptography is concerned with the conceptualization, definition and construction of computing systems that address security concerns. The design of cryptographic systems must be based on firm foundations. This book focuses on the basic mathematical tools needed for for cryptographic design: computational difficulty (one-way functions), pseudorandomness and zero-knowledge proofs. The emphasis is on the clarification of fundamental concepts, and on demonstrating the feasibility of solving several central cryptographic problems. The book is suitable for use in a graduate course on cryptography and as a reference book for experts. The author assumes basic familiarity with the design and analysis of algorithms; some knowledge of complexity theory and probability is also useful.