1.9 - Existence of Irreducible Polynomials
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Define what a finite field is.
💡 Hint: Think about how many elements are included and what letters represent those elements.
What defines an irreducible polynomial?
💡 Hint: Consider its ability to be broken down into simpler polynomials.
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What is the characteristic of a finite field?
💡 Hint: Consider what properties of numbers define a field's characteristic.
True or False: Every polynomial can be factored over finite fields.
💡 Hint: Think about polynomials that can and cannot be broken down further.
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Prove that the polynomial x^2 + 1 is irreducible over GF(5).
💡 Hint: Evaluate the polynomial at each element of the field.
Construct a field GF(2^3) using an irreducible polynomial.
💡 Hint: Identify coefficients for the polynomial from GF(2) and how they contribute to the field.
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