The Hasse-Weil Bound is a mathematical inequality that provides limits on the number of points on an algebraic curve over finite fields. It specifically applies to elliptic curves, asserting that the number of rational points is closely related to the size of the finite field, giving a precise upper bound on how many such points can exist. This bound is critical for understanding the distribution and behavior of points on elliptic curves over finite fields.
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