Elliptic Curves Quiz

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What is an elliptic curve?

A curve that is also naturally a group (correct)
A curve with a single point of intersection
A curve that intersects with a line at three points
A curve with a constant slope

How can the group law on an elliptic curve be described?

Using only polynomial equations
Geometrically using intersection theory, algebraically using polynomial equations, analytically using complex analytic functions (correct)
Geometrically using only intersection theory
Using only complex analytic functions

In what areas of mathematics do elliptic curves appear?

Algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics
Topology, discrete mathematics, differential equations, game theory
Number theory, complex analysis, cryptography, mathematical physics (correct)
Logic, set theory, combinatorics, graph theory

What is the equation of an elliptic curve?

$E : y^2 = f(x)$ for a cubic or quartic polynomial $f(x)$ (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes an elliptic curve unique?

Its property of being naturally a group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of equation defines an elliptic curve?

$y^2 = f(x)$ for a cubic or q (B) Signup and view all the answers

In how many areas of mathematics do elliptic curves appear?

Multiple areas, ranging from number theory to complex analysis, and from cryptography to mathematical physics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an elliptic curve?

A curve that’s also naturally a group (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can the group law on an elliptic curve be described?

Geometrically using intersection theory, algebraically using polynomial equations, analytically using complex analytic functions (B) Signup and view all the answers