Practice Carmichael Numbers and Pseudoprimes - 12.4 | 12. Introduction to Fermat’s Little Theorem and Primality Testing | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What does Fermat's Little Theorem state?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between primes and modular arithmetic.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a composite pseudoprime.

💡 Hint: Recall the specific instance we discussed in class.

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Question 1

What does Fermat's Little Theorem establish?

  • It proves that all composite numbers satisfy a^(n-1) ≡ 1.
  • If p is prime
  • then a^(p-1) ≡ 1 (mod p).
  • It applies only to even numbers.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between prime numbers and modular arithmetic.

Question 2

Carmichael numbers are:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What is the definition of a Carmichael number?

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Question 1

Cryptographic algorithms often use Fermat’s theorem for primality testing. Design a potential algorithm that addresses both pseudoprimes and Carmichael numbers.

💡 Hint: Consider various bases instead of just one.

Question 2

Given a list of numbers, identify possible pseudoprimes and Carmichael numbers.

💡 Hint: A pseudoprime meets the conditions for selective bases; Carmichael for all—distinguish between them!

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