摘要

The quantum algorithm for factorization is probably the most famous one in quantum computation. The algorithm succeeds only when some random number with an even order relative to the number to be factorized is fed as the input to the quantum order finding algorithm. It is well-known that numbers with even orders are found with probability not less than 1/2. In consequence, quantum device has to be used many times in the course of the factorization process to amplify the success probability. However, the above-mentioned limit is a rough estimate. Presented theoretical analysis and numerical simulation prove that the probability of finding a parameter with an even order is significantly higher for many composite numbers. It immediately follows that so far, presented analyses of factorization efficiency are highly underestimated in terms of required number of quantum device usage.

  • 出版日期2010-12