Peter Shor on the genesis of Shor’s algorithm

The theoretical computer scientist describes his path to the factoring algorithm that helped spark interest in quantum computing.

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Physics Today
Published
2025-03-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1063/pt.ifad.hcak
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3
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Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
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Peter Shor on the genesis of Shor’s algorithm

Ryan Dahn, David Zierler
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Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
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Peter Shor on the genesis of Shor’s algorithm

Ryan Dahn, David Zierler
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Abstract

The theoretical computer scientist describes his path to the factoring algorithm that helped spark interest in quantum computing.

Physics TodayVol. 78(4)
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Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture
7.44
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