Problem Sets, Math 302 Advanced Cryptography, Spring 2021
Be sure to check back, because this will be updated during the semester.
The Problem Sets are normally due on Thursdays at midnight. Each group will submit the written work as a single pdf through onCourse, and you may upload a Mathematica notebook if necessary. Check the Tentative Daily Syllabus for the schedule of all assignments. Each Problem Set will be posted here at least one week before the due date.
Remember to follow the Guidelines for Problem Sets in writing up your solutions.
All chapter numbers refer to the text, An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography, 2nd Edition by Hoffstein, Pipher, and Silverman.
Problem Set #1, Due Thursday February 18 @ midnight
Chapter 1: 1.18cdefg, 1.32bc, 1.33, 1.34bcd, 1.43abc
Problem Set #2, Due Thursday March 4 @ midnight
Chapter 2: 2.4, 2.16bef, 2.17 (part a by hand), 2.18bce
Problem Set #3, Due Thursday April 1 @ midnight
Chapter 3: 3.13, 3.15bef
Chapter 5: 5.42c
Chapter 6: 6.2
Cryptanalysis Challenge #3, posted to onCourse
Problem Set #4, Due Thursday April 15 @ midnight
Chapter 6: 6.7, 6.8, 6.11, 6.14, 6.16