Classic problems about parity property

In summary, the speaker is looking for classic problems that involve the use of parity, particularly in distributed algorithms. They are interested in investigating the role of parity in reducing communication complexity in calculating functions such as the inner product. They are seeking help in finding mathematical problems that use parity as a tool.
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nulll
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Dear Friends,

I'm would like know classic problems about parity property, in other hand, classic problems that has in your solutions, in any way, issues about parity. I want investigate issues about the use of parity in distributed algorithms.

Anybody can help me?

Thank's..

Nulll
 
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nulll said:
Dear Friends,

I'm would like know classic problems about parity property, in other hand, classic problems that has in your solutions, in any way, issues about parity. I want investigate issues about the use of parity in distributed algorithms.

Anybody can help me?

Thank's..

Nulll
I do not know what you mean by "distributed algorithms".
 
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ramsey2879 said:
I do not know what you mean by "distributed algorithms".

Distributed algorithms in computation context, how to calculate the function f(x1, x2) when two different parts receive only one input (x1 or x2). I know that the parity can be used to reduce the communication complexity (the amount of bits exchanged between parts) required to calculate the inner product function. Then, I would like know mathmatical problems that use, in any way, the parity as a tool.

Thank's.
 

1. What is the parity property?

The parity property, also known as the even-odd property, is a characteristic of integers that determines whether they are even or odd. An even number is divisible by two and has no remainder, while an odd number is not divisible by two and has a remainder of one.

2. What are some examples of classic problems about parity property?

Some classic problems about parity property include the famous "Monty Hall problem," the "Three Prisoners Problem," and the "Two Generals' Problem." These problems involve decision-making and logical thinking based on the parity property of numbers.

3. How is the parity property used in cryptography?

The parity property is often used in cryptography to ensure data integrity. In the parity check algorithm, the number of 1s in a binary code is counted and if the count is even, a 0 is added to the end of the code to maintain an even number of 1s. This helps detect any errors in transmission.

4. What is the significance of the parity property in computer science?

In computer science, the parity property is important in areas such as error detection and correction, data storage, and encryption algorithms. It is also used in computer memory to check for any errors in data storage and ensure its accuracy.

5. Are there any real-world applications of the parity property?

Yes, there are several real-world applications of the parity property. For example, it is used in RAID systems to detect and correct errors in data storage. It is also used in communication systems to ensure the accuracy of transmitted data. Additionally, the parity property is used in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and transportation to ensure data integrity and prevent errors.

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