Cryptography

Introduction Near-field communication (NFC) is a set of protocols that allow communication between two electronic devices. Most commonly this technology is used for communication between portable devices like smartphones. Even though it is a contact less system of communication, it requires that the devices are within 4 cm or 1.57-inch distance from each other (Carter & Faulkner, 2015). Basically, this technology relies on creating a low speed connection between the devices which has a very…

“Mathematics” is an open concept with many possible meanings. In Philosophical Investigations, Ludwig Wittgenstein(1992) talks about the variety of language games, and “mathematics” may operate in a huge number of such games. While mathematics as a research field includes a vast domain of unsolved issues and conceptions in development. Well-intended definitions, as suggested by classic positions within the philosophy of mathematics – where logicism describes mathematics as a further development…

In Pursuit of the Unknown by Ian Stewart is about seventeen equations that have not only impacted mathematics and science but have also contributed to human advances to a great extent. According to Stewart, we generally disregard the historical link between mathematics and technological progress but this connection is integral to any complete understanding of human history. These equations are essentially based on the patterns we find in the world around us and using them one can make sense and…

I think that the accomplishment that made me feel like I was truly on my way to becoming an adult was my admittance to Duke University's Talent Identification Program (TIP). Each student gained admittance to the program based on their scores on the ACT or SAT. Once accepted, I got to choose an academic course that I found interesting and live for three weeks each summer on a college campus and attend classes for about 8 hours each day. Throughout my three years at TIP, I learned how to be more…

Bitcoin: The Gold of the Internet Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that is created and held electronically [1]-[5]. It is like a combination of gold, dollar, and visa if they were to have a baby. Unlike traditional payment systems, Bitcoin has its own metric for value called a bitcoin [1]. It is classified as property versus currency according to the IRS [2]. The value of a bitcoin is determined mainly from its use for making payments in the Bitcoin system, and from the purpose of…

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Mark Twain, American humorist and novelist, riveted the world of literature through his vivid narrations of adolescent mischief and heart-pulsing adventure. Hidden beneath the cracks, one can elicit sophisticated commentary on man's shortcomings, which probe satire, but, often bitterly, delineate the roots of human behavior. Additionally, the many facets of Twain include: an incomparable humor, revolutionary use of vernacular language, detailed exploration of the realities of American life,…

Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences (max 150 words) When I was five years old, my Dad and I would head to ЦСКА, a local Ukrainian park, and hit tennis balls against the wall. I quickly realized how controlled hitting–to avoid the ball flying over the wall–could be a useful strategy. In Moldova, I trained at a local tennis facility with Olga, a motivated Russian coach who taught me how to win through consistency rather than the…

director who reports to the deputy director, who reports to the DIRNSA,” as Ambinder explains it. The DIRNSA is the Director of the NSA, who is also the Commander of the Defense Department’s US Cyber Command and the Central Security Service. (p.3) He further explained that the NSA’s Foreign Affairs Directorate works with any “foreign intelligence services, counterintelligence centers and the UK/USA and FIVE EYES exchanges.” (p.3) The Office of Export Control Policy is also included in same…

central limit theorem and his breakthrough in computer science such as the Turing machine are astonishing. I wish to one day contribute even a fraction of what he did to society. As a result of this reading, I have also become more interested in cryptography due to its basis in logical thought processes and its increasing importance in society. From contributing to the victory by the Allies in World War Two, through cracking the Enigma machine, to keeping people's data secure and defending…