Practice Difficult Computation in Certain Cyclic Groups - 17.2.5 | 17. More Applications of Groups | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the discrete logarithm of 1 to any base g in a cyclic group?

💡 Hint: Think about the exponent needed to get the identity element.

Question 2

Easy

Is it possible for a cyclic group to have no generators?

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of cyclic groups.

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Question 1

What is the discrete logarithm of 1 for any base g?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the fundamental property of logarithms.

Question 2

In the group Z_5, if g=2 and y=4, what is the discrete log?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

💡 Hint: Calculate powers of g modulo 5.

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Question 1

In a large cyclic group Z_{23} where g=5, compute the discrete log of y=17 using brute force and provide a step-by-step explanation.

💡 Hint: Keep calculating powers until matching y=17.

Question 2

Explain why an efficient algorithm for computing discrete logarithm in Z*_p (where p is prime) is currently conjectured to exist or not.

💡 Hint: Focus on patterns in behavior.

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