On a class of APN power functions over odd characteristic finite fields: Their differential spectrum and c-differential properties

• Published in: Discrete mathematics Vol. 347; no. 4; p. 113881
• Main Authors: Yan, Haode, Mesnager, Sihem, Tan, Xiantong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2024
• Subjects: APN function; Differential spectrum; Differential uniformity; Elliptic curve; Power function; APN function; Differential spectrum; Elliptic curve; Power function; Differential uniformity

The differential spectrum of a cryptographic function is of significant interest for estimating the resistance of the involved vectorial function to some variances of differential cryptanalysis. It is well-known that it is difficult to determine a power function's differential spectrum complete...