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Linear Complexity and Related Complexity Measures for Sequences

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We present a survey of recent work on the linear complexity, the linear complexity profile, and the k-error linear complexity of sequences and on the joint linear complexity of multisequences. We also establish a new enumeration theorem on multisequences and state several open problems. The material is of relevance for the assessment of keystreams in stream ciphers.

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Niederreiter, H. (2003). Linear Complexity and Related Complexity Measures for Sequences. In: Johansson, T., Maitra, S. (eds) Progress in Cryptology - INDOCRYPT 2003. INDOCRYPT 2003. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2904. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-24582-7_1

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