 ##  [Pollard Rho Factorization](/pollard-rho-factorization) 

  ##  [Pollard Rho Factorization](https://puremath.quantumdictionary.io/pollard-rho-factorization-0) 

  
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Definition

A probabilistic heuristic integer factorization algorithm that uses a pseudorandom sequence in Z/nZ together with cycle detection and gcd computations to find a nontrivial factor.