Shor's algorithm
Shor's algorithm is a quantum algorithmic computing process for cryptography.[1] Basically, it solves the following problem: Given an integer [math]\displaystyle{ N }[/math], find its prime factors.
Its effectiveness may eventually undermine the security of the important RSA encryption device.
Shor's Algorithm Media
Quantum subroutine in Shor's algorithm
References
- ↑ Shor, P.W. (1994). "Algorithms for quantum computation: discrete logarithms and factoring". Proceedings 35th Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science. IEEE Comput. Soc. Press: 124–134. doi:10.1109/sfcs.1994.365700. ISBN 0818665807. S2CID 15291489.