Quantum Computing Basics Questions
Shor's algorithm is a quantum algorithm developed by Peter Shor in 1994. It is a polynomial-time algorithm that can efficiently factor large numbers, which is a problem that is believed to be computationally hard for classical computers. Shor's algorithm utilizes the principles of quantum superposition and entanglement to perform the factorization process. This algorithm has significant implications for cryptography as it can potentially break many commonly used encryption schemes, such as RSA, which rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers.