The Mathematics of Secrets: Cryptography from Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encrypti

Description: The Mathematics of Secrets by Joshua Holden Explaining the mathematics of cryptographyThe Mathematics of Secrets takes readers on a fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography-the science of sending secret messages. Using a wide range of historical anecdotes and real-world examples, Joshua Holden shows how mathematical principles underpin the ways that different codes and cip FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Explaining the mathematics of cryptographyThe Mathematics of Secrets takes readers on a fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography-the science of sending secret messages. Using a wide range of historical anecdotes and real-world examples, Joshua Holden shows how mathematical principles underpin the ways that different codes and ciphers work. He focuses on both code making and code breaking and discusses most of the ancient and modern ciphers that are currently known. He begins by looking at substitution ciphers, and then discusses how to introduce flexibility and additional notation. Holden goes on to explore polyalphabetic substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, connections between ciphers and computer encryption, stream ciphers, public-key ciphers, and ciphers involving exponentiation. He concludes by looking at the future of ciphers and where cryptography might be headed. The Mathematics of Secrets reveals the mathematics working stealthily in the science of coded messages.A blog describing new developments and historical discoveries in cryptography related to the material in this book is accessible at html. Back Cover "Suitable for anyone with a basic understanding of high school math, The Mathematics of Secrets presents the theoretical principles of cryptography, from Julius Caesars primitive cipher to the intricacies of the modern digital signature. This terrific book is a testament to the almost supernatural power of mathematics." --Paul J. Nahin, author of In Praise of Simple Physics Author Biography Joshua Holden is professor of mathematics at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Review "In The Mathematics of Secrets, Joshua Holden takes the reader on a chronological journey from Julius Caesars substitution cipher to modern day public-key algorithms and beyond. . . . Written for anyone with an interest in cryptography." —Noel-Ann Bradshaw, Times Higher Education "Complete in surveying cryptography. . . . This is a marvelous way of illustrating the use of simple mathematics in an important application that has triggered the wit of the designers and the ingenuity of the attackers since antiquity." —Adhemar Bultheel, European Mathematical Society "The best book I have seen on this subject." —Phil Dyke, Leonardo Reviews "This is a fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography, showing how its principles underpin the ways that different codes and ciphers operate. . . . While its all about maths, the book is accessible—basic high school algebra is all thats needed to understand and enjoy it." —Cosmos Magazine Long Description Explaining the mathematics of cryptographyThe Mathematics of Secrets takes readers on a fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography-the science of sending secret messages. Using a wide range of historical anecdotes and real-world examples, Joshua Holden shows how mathematical principles underpin the ways that different codes and ciphers work. He focuses on both code making and code breaking and discusses most of the ancient and modern ciphers that are currently known. He begins by looking at substitution ciphers, and then discusses how to introduce flexibility and additional notation. Holden goes on to explore polyalphabetic substitution ciphers, transposition ciphers, connections between ciphers and computer encryption, stream ciphers, public-key ciphers, and ciphers involving exponentiation. He concludes by looking at the future of ciphers and where cryptography might be headed. The Mathematics of Secrets reveals the mathematics working stealthily in the science of coded messages.A blog describing new developments and historical discoveries in cryptography related to the material in this book is accessible at html. Review Quote "A fascinating tour of the mathematics behind cryptography, showing how its principles underpin the ways that different codes and ciphers operate. . . . While its all about maths, [ The Mathematics of Secrets ] is accessible--basic high school algebra is all thats needed to understand and enjoy it." -- Cosmos Magazine Details ISBN0691183317 Author Joshua Holden Pages 392 Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2018 ISBN-10 0691183317 ISBN-13 9780691183312 Format Paperback Language English Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Cryptography from Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encryption Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Translated from English DEWEY 652.8 Media Book Publication Date 2018-10-02 Short Title The Mathematics of Secrets UK Release Date 2018-10-02 NZ Release Date 2018-10-02 US Release Date 2018-10-02 Illustrations 97 b/w illus., 16 tables Alternative 9780691141756 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-12-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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