5 Questions
What is the basic aim of the quadratic sieve algorithm?
To set up a congruence of squares modulo n
Who invented the quadratic sieve algorithm?
Carl Pomerance
What is a key advantage of the quadratic sieve algorithm?
It is considerably simpler than the number field sieve
What is the running time of the quadratic sieve algorithm dependent on?
The size of the integer to be factorized
In how many phases does the quadratic sieve algorithm work?
Two phases
Test your knowledge of integer factorization algorithms with this quiz on the Quadratic Sieve (QS) algorithm. Explore its efficiency, applications, and comparisons with other methods.
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