"Shor's algorithm" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after Peter Shor. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shor's algorithm
  1. (computing theory) A quantum algorithm for finding the prime factors of an integer. Wikipedia link: Peter Shor, Shor's algorithm Categories (topical): Theory of computing
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