Read this: Elliptic Curve Cryptography: a gentle introduction

It's a REALLY good 4 part series. You will enjoy it a lot.

You will read it and you will think "holy cow, that's why my corn is safe!". And "elliptic curves are so siccc". And "Goddamn Satoshi!".

If you don't have time right now, then read it tomorrow. Whatever you do, read it.