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Scalable set of reversible parity gates for integer factorization
Martin Lanthaler1, Benjamin E Niehoff2, Wolfgang Lechner1,2
1Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Summary
We introduce reversible parity gates for quantum computing, enabling integer factorization for cryptography. This quantum approach reverses multiplication, offering a scalable solution for complex computations.
Area of Science:
- Quantum computing
- Computer science
- Cryptography
Background:
- Classical microprocessors use irreversible gates for integer multiplication.
- Integer factorization is crucial for modern cryptography.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce parity versions of multiplication circuit components.
- To enable quantum mechanical reversal of multiplication for integer factorization.
Main Methods:
- Development of reversible parity gates based on parity transformation.
- Utilizing ground-space encoding for gate logic.
- Application of quantum optimization heuristics, such as adiabatic quantum computing.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of parity gates for all components of a multiplication circuit.
- Encoding binary multiplication logic using nearest-neighbor constraints and local fields.
- Enabling quantum mechanical reversal of multiplication.
Conclusions:
- The parity approach offers a modular and scalable method for quantum computation.
- This technique has significant applications in breaking current cryptographic systems through integer factorization.
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