Gauss' hidden menagerie: from cyclotomy to supercharacters
Abstract
Gaussian periods, when viewed appropriately, exhibit a dazzling and eclectic host of visual qualities. This brief survey reviews the historical context and summarizes our current knowledge of graphical properties of Gaussian periods.
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