The aim of this textbook is to impart the necessary mathematical competency for understanding modern developments in the age of the internet. It includes an introduction to elementary arithmetic with elliptical curves, which helps explain standard applications in cryptography. All important propositions are accompanied by complete proofs, and thus, the book presumes little prior knowledge.

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Volker Diekert und Manfred Kufleitner, Universität Stuttgart; Gerhard Rosenberger, Universität Hamburg.