This research aims to better understand the relationships between the existence of one-way functions and the polynomial isomorphisms of complete sets for complexity classes using the idea of polynomial creativity. In particular, the goal is to explore a reasonable condition on one-way functions that implies non-isomorphisms. Early approaches to this problem, under the assumption that certain strong one-way functions exist, either turn out a trivial proof or require that the definition of one-way functions be dependent on a particular complete set. The approach in this project uses recent results and methods of polynomial creativity.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Communication Foundations (CCF)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9108899
Program Officer
Dana S. Richards
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1991-09-01
Budget End
1994-02-28
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$33,455
Indirect Cost
Name
Wilkes University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Wilkes-Barre
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
18766