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The discussion centers on a specific step in the RSA encryption proof, particularly focusing on the implications of equation 5 from the referenced paper. It clarifies that the relationship \( ed \equiv 1 \mod \phi(n) \) leads to the conclusion that \( \phi(n) \) divides \( ed - 1 \). This division implies that there exists an integer \( k \) such that \( ed \) can be expressed as \( \phi(n) \cdot k + 1 \). Consequently, this formulation allows for the equivalence \( M^{\phi(n) \cdot k + 1} = M^{ed} \). Understanding this step is crucial for grasping the foundational principles of RSA encryption.
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From the paper https://people.csail.mit.edu/rivest/Rsapaper.pdf
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It should be evident from equation 5
 
From ##(5)## we have
\begin{align*}
ed\equiv 1 \mod \phi(n) &\Longleftrightarrow \phi(n)\,|\,(ed-1) \\
&\Longleftrightarrow \phi(n)\cdot k = ed-1 \text{ for some } k \in \mathbb{Z}\\
&\Longleftrightarrow \phi(n)\cdot k +1 = ed \text{ for some } k \in \mathbb{Z}\\
&\Longrightarrow M^{\phi(n)\cdot k +1} =M^{ed}
\end{align*}
 
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