The Mathematics of Secrets

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Cryptography from Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encryption

By Joshua Holden

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The Mathematics of Secrets explores the fascinating mathematics underpinning cryptography, the science of secret messages. Joshua Holden guides readers through historical and modern ciphers, from substitution and polyalphabetic ciphers to public-key encryption, illustrating how mathematical principles enable code making and breaking. The book offers real-world examples and anecdotes, culminating in insights into the future of cryptography.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in cryptography, mathematics, and code breaking, including students and enthusiasts with a basic algebra background seeking an accessible yet detailed introduction to the mathematical foundations of secret communications.

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

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The 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 http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10826.html.

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Praised for its thorough coverage and accessibility, reviewers describe The Mathematics of Secrets as an engaging and comprehensive journey through cryptography's history and mathematics. Highlighted as "the best book" on the subject and accessible with only basic high school algebra, it effectively bridges mathematical concepts and real cryptographic applications.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691183312

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 97 b/w illus., 16 tables

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 392

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Joshua Holden Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Joshua Holden is professor of mathematics at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.