What role does the modulus play in modular arithmetic, and how does it relate to the concept of equivalence classes?
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
by EITCA Academy
Modular arithmetic, a cornerstone of number theory, plays a pivotal role in various cryptographic systems, particularly in classical cryptography. This mathematical system, often described as "clock arithmetic," involves integers and a modulus, which is a positive integer. The modulus is central to the operations within modular arithmetic, as it defines the range of possible remainders
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CCF Classical Cryptography Fundamentals, History of cryptography, Modular arithmetic and historical ciphers, Examination review
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Caesar Cipher, Cybersecurity, Equivalence Classes, Modular Arithmetic, RSA Algorithm, Vigenère Cipher