Euler's Theorem is a cornerstone in number theory, stating that for any two integers a and n that are coprime, the following holds:
a^φ(n) ≡ 1 mod n, where φ(n) is Euler's totient function. 📐✨
🧠 Key Concepts
- Coprime Numbers: Two numbers with no common divisors other than 1.
- Totient Function φ(n): Counts integers up to n that are coprime with n.
- Modular Arithmetic: Central to the theorem's application in cryptography and algorithms.
🔍 Applications
- RSA Encryption: Used in public-key cryptography for secure data transmission.
- Graph Theory: Applies to Eulerian circuits in network analysis.
- Number Theory: Simplifies calculations in modular systems.
📚 History
- Proposed by Leonhard Euler in 1760.
- Builds on Fermat's Little Theorem, extending it to composite moduli.
For deeper exploration, check our guide on number theory fundamentals. 🌐🧮