Problem Sets, Math 302 Advanced Cryptography, Spring 2023
Be sure to check back, because this will be updated during the semester.
The Problem Sets are normally due on Thursdays at 11:59 pm. 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 references are to the text An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography, 2nd Edition by Hoffstein, Pipher, and Silverman.
Problem Set #1, Due Thursday February 2 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 1: 1.18cdefg, 1.32bc
Problem Set #2, Due Thursday February 9 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 1: 1.33, 1.34bcd, 1.43abc
Problem Set #3, Due Thursday February 16 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 2: 2.4, 2.16bef
Problem Set #4, Due Thursday February 23 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 2: 2.17 (part a by hand), 2.18bce (all by hand)
Problem Set #5, Due Thursday March 30 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 3: 3.13, 3.15bef
Chapter 5: 5.42c
Chapter 6: 6.2, 6.7, 6.8, 6.11acd
Problem Set #6, Due Thursday April 6 @ 11:59 pm
Chapter 6: 6.14, 6.16