{"product_id":"mathematical-ciphers-from-caesar-to-rsa-9781470454760","title":"Mathematical Ciphers: From Caesar to RSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Anne L. Young\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cipher is a scheme for creating coded messages for the secure exchange of information. Throughout history, many different coding schemes have been devised. One of the oldest and simplest mathematical systems was used by Julius Caesar. This is where \u003cem\u003eMathematical Ciphers\u003c\/em\u003ebegins. Building on that simple system, Young moves on to more complicated schemes, ultimately ending with the RSA cipher, which is used to provide security for the Internet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is structured differently from most mathematics texts. It does not begin with a mathematical topic, but rather with a cipher. The mathematics is developed as it is needed; the applications motivate the mathematics. As is typical in mathematics textbooks, most chapters end with exercises. Many of these problems are similar to solved examples and are designed to assist the reader in mastering the basic material. A few of the exercises are one-of-a-kind, intended to challenge the interested reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImplementing encryption schemes is considerably easier with the use of the computer. For all the ciphers introduced in this book, JavaScript programs are available from the Web.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to developing various encryption schemes, this book also introduces the reader to number theory. Here, the study of integers and their properties is placed in the exciting and modern context of cryptology. \u003cem\u003eMathematical Ciphers\u003c\/em\u003e can be used as a textbook for an introductory course in mathematics for all majors. The only prerequisite is high school mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45616483893399,"sku":"9781470454760","price":1179.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781470454760.webp?v=1769294911","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mathematical-ciphers-from-caesar-to-rsa-9781470454760","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}