Re: Book on Pre-MATH for cryptography and cryptanalysis. Reply
- From: Paul Rubin <http://phr.cx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 28 Apr 2007 00:11:56 -0700
<rolof789@xxxxxxxx> writes:
Start with elementary group theory. Have you actually tried reading
Koblitz's "Course in number theory and cryptography"? Did you have
trouble with it?
Of all the books i have seen, i think I will be buying this one
first. Being a grad text, I think I will hit some problems. I
remember Elementary Algebra from school, no problem but I dont even
remember what linear algebra is, or even if its the same thing as
Elementary Algebra? Wikipedia was not much help either. So as for
Abstract Algebra,, its new to me.
Based on the above I don't think you are ready for Koblitz's book.
It's not a matter of specific knowledge but one of developing
mathematical habits of thought.
Are you a student? Have you had a good calculus class? For example,
do you know what a Taylor series is? If not, you might want to take
a refresher class (or intro class) in calculus before moving past it.
There's a book by Fraleigh on elementary abstract algebra which is
supposed to be pretty accessible. My school used it though I haven't
looked at it that much myself.
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