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Shor's algorithm

Also called Shor's factoring algorithm, Shor's order-finding algorithm.

Quantum period finding via QFT, which yields polynomial-time order finding and hence factoring.

Quantum period finding via QFT, which yields polynomial-time order finding and hence factoring.

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