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Add ElGamalCipher implementing ElGamal encryption and decryption

Open polasisubash opened this issue 4 weeks ago • 7 comments

Description

Added a new class ElGamalCipher.java implementing the ElGamal encryption and decryption algorithm.

Features

  • Implements ElGamal public-key encryption system
  • Supports key generation using modular arithmetic
  • Includes methods for encryption and decryption
  • Demonstrates successful decryption of encrypted messages

Example Output

Original: 12345 Encrypted: (c1, c2 values) Decrypted: 12345

Technical Notes

  • Implemented under src/main/java/com/thealgorithms/ciphers/
  • Successfully compiled and tested locally using Maven (BUILD SUCCESS)
  • Compatible with Java 21
  • Code adheres to the project’s structure and conventions

References

  • Fixes issue: #13580
  • Algorithm based on ElGamal public-key cryptography principles

Checklist

  • [x] Code compiles successfully
  • [x] Tests passed locally (BUILD SUCCESS)
  • [x] Follows project style and structure
  • [x] Added clear example output
  • [x] Confirmed correct encryption and decryption results

polasisubash avatar Nov 12 '25 17:11 polasisubash