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A few more functions that are not APN infinitely often

Algebraic Geometry 2009-11-13 v2

Abstract

We consider exceptional APN functions on F2m{\bf F}_{2^m}, which by definition are functions that are not APN on infinitely many extensions of F2m{\bf F}_{2^m}. Our main result is that polynomial functions of odd degree are not exceptional, provided the degree is not a Gold member (2k+12^k+1) or a Kasami-Welch number (4k2k+14^k-2^k+1). We also have partial results on functions of even degree, and functions that have degree 2k+12^k+1.

Cite

@article{arxiv.0909.2304,
  title  = {A few more functions that are not APN infinitely often},
  author = {Yves Aubry and Gary Mcguire and François Rodier},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0909.2304},
  year   = {2009}
}
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