
Shor’s Algorithm: Breaking RSA with Quantum Computing (Full Mathematical Breakdown)
Introduction to Shor’s Algorithm Shor’s Algorithm, developed by Peter Shor in 1994, is a quantum algorithm that efficiently factors large integers—a problem believed to be intractable for classical computers. This has profound implications for cryptography, particularly RSA encryption, which relies on the hardness of integer factorization. Why Shor’s Algorithm Matters – Exponential speedup over classical…