Practice Computational Difficulty of Discrete Logarithm - 17.2.3 | 17. More Applications of Groups | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

Define a discrete logarithm within a cyclic group.

💡 Hint: Think about how logarithms work in general.

Question 2

Easy

What is the complexity of the brute-force algorithm for computing discrete logarithms?

💡 Hint: Consider how many elements are in a cyclic group.

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Question 1

What does the discrete logarithm measure?

  • The number of elements in a group
  • The exponent of a generator yielding a group element
  • The sum of a series
  • The average of a group

💡 Hint: Relate it to the concept of logarithms you already know.

Question 2

True or False: The difficulty of solving DLP is crucial for the security of cryptographic systems.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how secure communications depend on problem complexity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a cyclic group of order 7 generated by 3. What is the discrete logarithm of 6 to the base 3?

💡 Hint: Calculate powers of the generator one by one.

Question 2

Explain how the difficulty of the DLP can lead to vulnerabilities in cryptographic protocols. Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Reflect on real-world implications of breaking encryption schemes.

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