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Relative Difference sets from Almost Perfect Nonlinear Functions

Combinatorics 2026-03-12 v1

Abstract

In this paper we explore a connection between certain Almost Perfect Nonlinear Functions (APN functions) and relative difference sets. In particular, we show that the image set of certain 2-to-1 APN functions is a relative difference set. Through a result of Pott this further provides a connection between APN functions and bent functions.

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@article{arxiv.2603.10203,
  title  = {Relative Difference sets from Almost Perfect Nonlinear Functions},
  author = {Zeying Wang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.10203},
  year   = {2026}
}
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