Overview
This course covers the concept of indistinguishability obfuscation, providing a historical perspective and discussing pseudorandom objects. Students will learn about the challenges and advancements in this field, with a focus on learning with errors. The teaching method involves lectures and discussions. This course is intended for individuals interested in cryptography, computer science, and theoretical computer science.
Syllabus
Introduction
Computer Science Analog
Indistinguishability obfuscation
Historical perspective
Optimism
Pseudorandom Objects
In Pursuit of Clarity
Going for the Mess
What Happened Next
History
Pseudorandom Object
Learning with Errors
Taught by
IEEE FOCS: Foundations of Computer Science