Recent Advances in Polynomial Factorization over Finite 
Fields and Its Application

Rasha Thnoon Taieb Alrawi

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V72I1P108

International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology

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Volume 72 | Issue 1 | Year 2026 | Article Id. IJMTT-V72I1P108 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V72I1P108

Recent Advances in Polynomial Factorization over Finite Fields and Its Application

Rasha Thnoon Taieb Alrawi

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Rasha Thnoon Taieb Alrawi, "Recent Advances in Polynomial Factorization over Finite Fields and Its Application," International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (IJMTT), vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 143-145, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315373/IJMTT-V72I1P108

Abstract

Polynomial factorization is a crucial problem in Abstract Algebra, which has significant theoretical and practical applications. During the recent decades, considerable progress has been made in the theoretical parts and fast algorithms for factoring polynomials over finite fields. The recent outcomes of the Conventional Algorithms and their expansions are summarized in the review. This also investigates the situation when one variable is of low degree, and the polynomial is monic. The discussion commences with covering finite fields and the irreducibility of the polynomials before laying down the necessary conditions. Następnie zbadano klasyczne technique, why metodę kroneckera, algorithm berlekampa i algorytm cantor zassenhausa, które mają swoje mocne i słabe strony. This review illustrates recently generalized and computational techniques inspired by the observation of algorithm efficiency and scalability improvement for the factoring of high-degree integer polynomials. Due to advances in computer algebra systems and optimization of algorithms, polynomial factorization algorithms have become much more effective and practical. As a result of these advancements, the use of factorization algorithms has spread in practice. The impact of breakthroughs in these areas on applied areas, including Modern Cryptography, Error-Correcting Codes, and Information Security, is also discussed, such as the role of polynomial factorization over finite fields. In conclusion, challenges and open research questions in the contemporary world and new directions are the main topics of discussion in this paper. This paper highlights the continuous importance of polynomial factorization over finite fields as a central topic in abstract algebra and its many uses by fusing traditional ideas in algebra with modern computational and applied perspectives.

Keywords

Polynomial Factorization, Finite Fields, Abstract Algebra, Computational Algebra, Irreducible Polynomials, Kronecker Method, Berlekamp Algorithm, Coding Theory, Cryptography, Error-correcting Codes.

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