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Problem 1: Hill Cipher

(a) Encrypting "In pulvere vinces"

To solve this, we will:

1. Convert the message into numerical values using a simple alphabet mapping (e.g., A=0, B=1, ..., Z=25).
2. Use block size 3 and apply the given matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & 4 \end{bmatrix}$.
3. Compute modulo 29 as instructed.

(b) Decrypting "UWVIKHACQVGI"

1. Convert the ciphertext back to numbers.
2. Find the inverse of matrix $A$ modulo 29.
3. Multiply by the ciphertext blocks and reduce modulo 29.

Problem 2: Hill Cipher Decryption by Eve

1. Known plaintext: Bob always starts with “Hello.”
2. Break the ciphertext using block length 2.
3. Recover the encryption matrix using the plaintext-ciphertext relationship and decrypt the rest.

Problem 3: Finding $A^{-1}$ using Gauss-Jordan

Given: $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 & 0 \\ 1 & -2 & -1 \\ 2 & 0 & -1 \end{bmatrix}$

Apply Gauss-Jordan elimination to find the inverse.

Problem 4: Prove $(AB)^{-1} = B^{-1}A^{-1}$

• Using the associative property of matrix multiplication and the definition of the inverse: $(AB)(B^{-1}A^{-1}) = I$

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Related Questions:

1. How does the Hill Cipher ensure security with modular arithmetic?
2. What is the importance of matrix invertibility in Hill ciphers?
3. How do we compute modular inverses in Hill Cipher matrices?
4. How is plaintext size handled in encryption schemes like Hill Cipher?
5. Why does matrix multiplication follow the order for inverses $(AB)^{-1} = B^{-1}A^{-1}$?

Tip: Understanding modular arithmetic is crucial when working with cryptographic schemes.