1.1 - Order of a Finite Field
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Practice Questions
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Define the order of a finite field.
💡 Hint: Think about how many elements exist in a given set.
What is a prime characteristic?
💡 Hint: Recall prime numbers and their properties.
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What does the order of a finite field represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on what 'order' typically indicates in mathematics.
Is it true that all finite fields must have prime order?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula |F| = p^r.
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Given a prime p = 7 and r = 3, illustrate how to construct a finite field and explain the significance of irreducible polynomials in your construction.
💡 Hint: Use the Euclidean method to check if your polynomial is irreducible.
Prove that the mapping g from Z_p^r to the finite field is a bijection.
💡 Hint: Construct the proof using closure and mapping properties of the elements.
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