Researchers Close in on Using a Quantum Computer to Crack Common Cryptographic Scheme https://thequantuminsider.com/?p=1960853 #Research #china #Cryptography #integer_factorization #postquantum_cryptography #QAOA #Quantum_Approximate_Optimization_Algorithm #RSA2048 #Shor's_algorithm #quantumdaily The era of quantum computers — and their ability to cultivate both constructive and destructive applications — may be upon us. In a study, a team of Chinese scientists report they were able to create a