quantumfactorizationtechnique
nounUK /ˈkwɒntəm ˌfæktəraɪˈzeɪʃən tɛkˈniːk/
US /ˈkwɑːntəm ˌfæktərɪˈzeɪʃən tɛkˈniːk/
A way of using special computers to break big numbers into smaller pieces.
The scientist used a quantum factorization technique to split the huge number into its prime parts.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method in quantum computing for finding the prime factors of a large integer quickly.
Researchers tested a quantum factorization technique on a 15-bit number.
3. A set of quantum steps used to solve factoring problems faster than ordinary computers.
The new quantum factorization technique could threaten old encryption systems.
4. A classroom demonstration of how quantum logic can split numbers into primes.
The teacher explained a simple quantum factorization technique using a tiny example.