Exploring Number Theory and Its Applications in Quantum Computing
Exploring Number Theory and Its Applications in Quantum Computing
P. K
2024 · DOI: 10.22214/ijraset.2024.66104
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 0 Citations
TLDR
In highlighting both theoretical and computational challenges, this work has shown that the synergy between number theory and quantum computing has the opportunity to revolutionize cryptography and optimization and to lay the groundwork for future quantum advancements.
Abstract
This paper discusses the deep connection between Number Theory, Cryptography, and Quantum Computing
techniques in an endeavor to understand their application in developing new cryptographic techniques, optimization problems,and computational complexity. Like modular arithmetic, which uses prime factorization, in most quantum algorithms like Shor’sand Grover's algorithms, number theory is one of the significant paradigms. This work gives a detailed analysis of somemathematical derivation, theore,m and proof of these algorithms to their practical use as well as computational efficiency.Discussed issues include scaling, correction of errors, and unsolved concerns applying number theory; all discussed from theperspective of existing quantum architecture. Addressing this new research directions of the field, the paper also presents furtherdevelopments in quantum cryptography, topological quantum computing, and the algorithmic area. In highlighting boththeoretical and computational challenges, this work has shown that the synergy between number theory and quantum computinghas the opportunity to revolutionize cryptography and optimization and to lay the groundwork for future quantumadvancements