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In this paper we study the number of rational points on some curves over finite fields. Moreover, zeta functions of the associated function fields are evaluated explicitly.
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Wang, L., Luo, J. Rational points and zeta functions of some curves over finite fields. Sci. China Math. 53, 2855–2863 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11425-010-4017-4
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