xjava.security.interfaces

Interface ElGamalParams

All Known Implementing Classes:

BaseElGamalParams

public interface ElGamalParams

Interface to an ElGamal-specific set of key parameters, which defines an ElGamal key family.

The same key parameters apply to both the signature and encryption algorithms.

References

Bruce Schneier, "Section 19.6 ElGamal," Applied Cryptography, Wiley 2nd Ed, 1996.

$Revision: 1.2 $

Since:

IJCE 1.0.1

Author:

David Hopwood

See Also:

ElGamalKey, Key, java.security.Cipher, Signature

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
java.math.BigInteger	getG() Returns the base, g.
java.math.BigInteger	getP() Returns the prime, p.

Method Detail

getP

java.math.BigInteger getP()

Returns the prime, p.

Returns:

the prime as a java.math.BigInteger

getG

java.math.BigInteger getG()

Returns the base, g.

Returns:

the base as a java.math.BigInteger