Coding Theory
A subfield is a smaller field of study or a division within a larger field, defined by its own specific properties and operations. In the context of finite fields, a subfield is a subset of a finite field that forms a field itself under the same operations of addition and multiplication as the larger field. This concept is crucial for understanding the structure and properties of finite fields, as it leads to insights about their arithmetic and the relationships between different finite fields.
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