Finite Fields (Encyclopedia of Mathematics and its Applications, Series Number 20) - Hardcover

Lidl; Niederreiter, H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521302404 ISBN 13: 9780521302401

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1984

Synopsis

The theory of finite fields is a branch of modern algebra that has come to the fore in the last fifty years because of its diverse applications in such areas as combinatorics, coding theory and the mathematical study of switching circuits. This book, the first one devoted entirely to this theory, provides comprehensive coverage of the literature on finite fields and their applications. Extensive bibliographical notes at the end of each chapter give a historical survey of the development of the subject. Worked examples and lists of exercises found throughout the book make it useful as a text for advanced level courses.

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Review

Review of the hardback: 'This well-written treatise deserves attention from everyone interested in any of the several areas in which finite fields arise today.' SIAM Review

Review of the hardback: 'This book is devoted entirely to the theory of finite fields ... it provides comprehensive coverage ... useful as a text for advanced level courses.' L'Enseignement Mathématique

Review of the hardback: 'An excellent and self-contained book.' European Mathematical Society

Book Description

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 ciruits. This book is devoted entirely to the theory of finite fields.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0521302404
• ISBN 13: 9780521302401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 660