EECS 598: Lattices in Cryptography (2015)

Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30a-12p, G. G. Brown Lab 1363
First meeting: Wednesday, Sep 9
Instructor: Chris Peikert (cpeikert ATHERE umich DOTHERE edu)
Office Hours: Beyster 3601, by appointment

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Course description
Point lattices are remarkably useful in cryptography, both for cryptanalysis (breaking codes) and, more recently, for constructing cryptosystems with unique security and functionality properties. This seminar will cover classical results, exciting recent developments, and several important open problems. Specific topics, depending on time and level of interest, include: Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisite classes. However, this course is mathematically rigorous, hence the main requirement is mathematical maturity. Students should be comfortable with devising and writing correct and clear formal proofs (and finding the flaws in incorrect ones!), devising and analyzing algorithms, and working with probability. A previous course in cryptography (e.g., Applied/Theoretical Cryptography) is helpful but is not required. No previous familiarity with lattices will be assumed. Highly recommended courses (the more the better) include: EECS 477 or 586 (Algorithms), EECS 574 (Computational Complexity Theory), EECS 575 (Advanced Cryptography). The instructor reserves the right to limit enrollment to students who have the necessary background.