In code : a mathematical journey / Sarah Flannery with David Flannery.
| Author/creator | Flannery, Sarah, 1982- |
| Other author | Flannery, David, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Workman Pub., ©2001. |
| Description | ix, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Table 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 note | Originally published: London : Profile Books Ltd., 2000. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 323) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Flannery, Sarah, 1982- In code. New York : Workman Pub., c2001 |
| LCCN | 00069332 |
| ISBN | 0761123849 |
| ISBN | 9780761123842 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QA29.F6 A3 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |