Finite Fields for Computer Scientists and Engineers (The International Series in Engineering and Computer Science) (1986) Front Cover Book Details Author Robert J. McEliece Genre Galois Theory; Finite Fields Subject Finite fields (Algebra) Publication Date 11/30/86 Format Hardcover (236 x 157 mm) Publisher Kluwer Academic Publishers Language English Plot The theory of finite fields is of central importance in engineering and computer science, because of its applications to error-correcting codes, cryptography, spread-spectrum communications, and digital signal processing. Though not inherently difficult, this subject is almost never taught in depth in mathematics courses, (and even when it is the emphasis is rarely on the practical aspect). Indeed, most students get a brief and superficial survey which is crammed into a course on error-correcting codes. It is the object of this text to remedy this situation by presenting a thorough introduction to the subject which is completely sound mathematically, yet emphasizes those aspects of the subject which have proved to be the most important for applications. This book is unique in several respects. Throughout, the emphasis is on fields of characteristic 2, the fields on which almost all applications are based. The importance of Euclid's algorithm is stressed early and often. Berlekamp's polynomial factoring algorithm is given a complete explanation. The book contains the first treatment of Berlekamp's 1982 bit-serial multiplication circuits, and concludes with a thorough discussion of the theory of m-sequences, which are widely used in communications systems of many kinds. Personal Details Collection Status In Collection Store Barnes & Noble.com Location TV ROOM Purchase Price $115.20 Purchase Date 12/5/07 Condition Near Mint Index 536 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Amazon UK Barnes & Noble Powell's Collection # 00447F Order # 94820425 Main Subject Finite Fields Secondary Subject Galois Theory Product Details LoC Classification QA247.3.M37 1987 Dewey 512/.3 ISBN 0898381916 Edition 01 Printing 6 Country USA Cover Price $144.00 Nr of Pages 207 First Edition Yes Rare No Notes Includes index.