The theme of this book is the study of the distribution of integer powers modulo a prime number. It provides numerous new, sometimes quite unexpected, links between number theory and computer science as well as to other areas of mathematics. Possible applications include (but are not limited to) complexity theory, random number generation, cryptography, and coding theory. The main method discussed is based on bounds of exponential sums. Accordingly, the book contains many estimates of such sums, including new estimates of classical Gaussian sums. It also contains many open questions and proposals for further research.

Book Information
ISBN 9780521642637
Author Sergei Konyagin
Format Hardback
Page Count 172
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 400g