Quantum Algorithm Proposed to Invert Units in Group Rings

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Published: 2026-09-11
Category: science
Source: arXiv (quant-ph)
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A new quantum physics preprint introduces an algorithm for inverting units in group rings, suggesting it could compromise public-key schemes relying on the problem's perceived difficulty. The method splits group rings into matrix blocks and provides a reversible quantum circuit. This preliminary research, if validated, could impact quantum cryptography, even for non-abelian groups.

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