Graphing functions in finite fields

Maths Learning Centre University of Adelaide, May 13, 2015

Activities to visualise functions in finite fields.


  • 1. Graphs of equations in a finite field: cartesian
  • 2. Graphs of equations in a finite field: cylindrical
  • 3. Graphs of list functions in a finite field: cartesian
  • 4. Graphs of list functions in a finite field: cylindrical
  • 5. Graphs of equations in finite fields: input-output
  • 6. Graphs of list functions in finite fields: input-output
  • 7. Graphs of equations in various finite rings: cartesian
  • 8. Graphing equations in finite fields: arrows

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Graphs of equations in a finite field: cartesian

This activity graphs polynomial functions in [math]\mathbb{Z}_7[/math] on cartesian axes.[br]Enter a polynomial with integer coefficients to see its points graphed. [br]Move blue arrows to cycle the order of the points on that axis.
Graphs of equations in a finite field: cartesian
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