Abstract
Given a subgroup G of the multiplicative group of a finite field, we investigate the number of representations of an arbitrary field element as a sum of elements, one from each coset of G. When G is of small index, the theory of cyclotomy yields exact results. For all other G, we obtain good estimates. This paper formed a portion of the author's doctoral dissertation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 179-187 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Pacific Journal of Mathematics |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1979 |
| Externally published | Yes |