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Interface ECField

All Known Implementing Classes:
ECFieldF2m, ECFieldFp 
public interface ECField
This interface represents an elliptic curve (EC) finite field. All specialized EC fields must implements this interface.
Since:
1.5
See Also:

Method Summary

Modifier and Type Method Description
int getFieldSize()
Returns the field size in bits.

Method Details

getFieldSize

int getFieldSize()
Returns the field size in bits. Note: For prime finite field ECFieldFp, size of prime p in bits is returned. For characteristic 2 finite field ECFieldF2m, m is returned.
Returns:
the field size in bits.

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