SMRTR ProgrammingApr 28, 2025GitConnected

Making a “Hello World” Program For a Quantum Computer (Part 3)

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Shor's algorithm, a quantum method for finding prime factors of integers, could potentially break widely used encryption like RSA. This mathematically elegant algorithm is notable for its theoretical ability to compromise common communication protocols such as SSH and HTTPS.

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