Abstract
In this paper we study those bent functions which are linear on elements of spreads, their connections with ovals and line ovals, and we give descriptions of their dual bent functions. In particular, we give a geometric characterization of Niho bent functions and of their duals, we give explicit formula for the dual bent function and present direct connections with ovals and line ovals. We also show that bent functions which are linear on elements of inequivalent spreads can be EA-equivalent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 94-124 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | Finite Fields and their Applications |
Volume | 47 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2017 |
Keywords
- Bent functions
- Line ovals
- Niho bent functions
- Ovals
- Quasifields
- Semifields
- Spreads
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Algebra and Number Theory
- Engineering(all)
- Applied Mathematics