Finite fields / Rudolf Lidl, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia ; Harald Niederreiter, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna, Austria ; foreword by P.M. Cohn, University of London, London, England
Edition
Second edition
Published
Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997
Ch. 1. Algebraic Foundations -- Ch. 2. Structure of Finite Fields -- Ch. 3. Polynomials over Finite Fields -- Ch. 4. Factorization of Polynomials -- Ch. 5. Exponential Sums -- Ch. 6. Equations over Finite Fields -- Ch. 7. Permutation Polynomials -- Ch. 8. Linear Recurring Sequences -- Ch. 9. Applications of Finite Fields -- Ch. 10. Tables
Summary
The theory of finite fields is a branch of algebra that has come to the fore because of its diverse applications in such areas as combinatorics, coding theory and the mathematical study of switching circuits. This book is devoted entirely to the theory of finite fields, and it provides comprehensive coverage of the literature. Bibliographical notes at the end of each chapter give an historical survey of the development of the subject. Worked out examples and lists of exercises found throughout the book make it useful as a text for advanced level courses
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 567-726) and indexes
