Introduction to Finite Fields and their Applications (1994) Front Cover Book Details Author Rudolf Lidl Harald Niederreiter Genre Galois Theory; Group Theory Subject Finite fields (Algebra) Publication Date 8/26/94 Format Hardcover (232 x 154 mm) Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English Plot The theory of finite fields is a branch of modern algebra that has come to the fore in recent years because of its diverse applications in such areas as combinatorics, coding theory, cryptology and the mathematical study of switching circuits. The first part of this book presents an introduction to this theory, emphasizing those aspects that are relevant for application. The second part is devoted to a discussion of the most important applications of finite fields, especially to information theory, algebraic coding theory, and cryptology. There is also a chapter on applications within mathematics, such as finite geometries, combinatorics and pseudo-random sequences. The book is designed as a graduate level textbook; worked examples and copious exercises that range from the routine, to those giving alternative proofs of key theorems, to extensions of material covered in the text, are provided throughout. Personal Details Collection Status Not In Collection Store Amazon.com Location escritorio Purchase Price $88.20 Purchase Date 6/19/07 Condition Near Mint Index 533 Owner Paulo Mendes Read It No Links Amazon US Barnes & Noble Powell's Collection # 00446E Order # 002-4048971-9489640 Main Subject Galois' Theory Secondary Subject Information Theory Product Details LoC Classification QA247.3.L54 1994 Dewey 512/.3 ISBN 0521460948 Edition 02 Printing 2 Country USA Cover Price $105.00 Nr of Pages 428 First Edition Yes Rare No