Shor's Factoring Algorithm - Lecture 16 of Quantum Computation at CMU

Explore Shor's Factoring Algorithm in this comprehensive lecture from Carnegie Mellon University's Quantum Computation and Quantum Information course. Delve into the groundbreaking algorithm that revolutionized quantum computing and its potential to solve the factoring problem. Learn about the factoring trick, the process of finding R, and modular exponentiation. Gain insights from Professor Ryan O'Donnell's expert instruction in this 1-hour 20-minute video, part of the Fall 2018 CMU Course 15-859BB. Access additional resources, including weekly assignments and a discussion board, to enhance your understanding of this pivotal topic in quantum computation.

Introduction
Shors Algorithm
Factoring Problem
Factoring Trick
Finding R
Modular exponentiation