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An algorithm for determining the irreducible polynomials over finite fields

Number Theory 2015-08-13 v1 Rings and Algebras

Abstract

We propose an algorithm for determining the irreducible polynomials over finite fields, based on the use of the companion matrix of polynomials and the generalized Jordan normal form of square matrices.

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@article{arxiv.1505.00776,
  title  = {An algorithm for determining the irreducible polynomials over finite fields},
  author = {Samuel H. Dalalyan},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1505.00776},
  year   = {2015}
}
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