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How Quantum Computers Break Encryption | Shor's Algorithm Explained

Why it was recommended

Minute Physics has a really good explanation of Shor's algorithm, and by proxy, Quantum computing.

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What it covers

MinutePhysics explains Shor's algorithm, showing how a quantum computer factors large integers by finding the period of a number modulo N. It walks through the modular. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel
minutephysics
Length
17 min 31 sec
Year
2019
Open on YouTube

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