In code : a mathematical journey / Sarah Flannery with David Flannery.

Author/creator Flannery, Sarah, 1982-
Other author Flannery, David, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Workman Pub., ©2001.
Descriptionix, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Background -- early influences -- Early challenges -- beginning my first project -- Mathematical excursions -- Dad's evening class -- Of prime importance -- Arithmetic of cryptography -- Sums with a difference -- One way only -- Public key cryptography -- Exhibition time -- Young scientist '98 -- Birth of a project -- young scientist '99 -- After-math -- Media blitz -- Around the world and back.
Abstract A self-portrait of the Irish mathematician describes how her love for mathematics led her to ground-breaking discoveries in Internet cryptography, making her the recipient of Young Scientist of the Year awards in Ireland and Europe.
General noteOriginally published: London : Profile Books Ltd., 2000.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 323) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Flannery, Sarah, 1982- In code. New York : Workman Pub., c2001
LCCN 00069332
ISBN0761123849
ISBN9780761123842

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QA29.F6 A3 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold