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Shor's Algorithm for Quantum Computing - Computerphile

Computerphile, 39 min, 171.2K views, Jul 9, 2026

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We brought a computer scientist and a physicist together to talk about Shor's algorithm - a famous factorisation algorithm for that can break some currently used encryption techniques if implemented in the quantum realm. Phil's accompanying blog post: https://muircheartblog.wpcomstaging.com/2026/05/26/quantum-computing-one-universe-is-more-than-enough/ Computerphile is supported by Jane Street. Learn more about them (and exciting career opportunities) at: https://jane-st.co/computerphile This video was filmed and edited by Sean Riley. Computerphile is a sister project to Brady Haran's Numberphile. More at https://www.bradyharanblog.com

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