Deterministic equation solving over finite fields

Author(s):
Woestijne, C.E. van de
Published
2006
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

It is shown how to solve diagonal forms in many variables over finite fields by means of a deterministic efficient algorithm. Applications to norm equations, quadratic forms, and elliptic curves are given.

Equations over finite fieldsAlgorithmsDeterministic
Defense date
2006-05-16
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Lenstra, H.W.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4392
ISBN(s)
9789090206684

Funding

Sponsorship
Thomas Stieltjes Institute for Mathematics