A prime factorization algorithm in which a sequence of trial divisors is chosen
using a quadratic sieve. By using quadratic
residues of 
, the quadratic residues
of the factors can also be found.
Legendre's Factorization Method
See also
Prime Factorization Algorithms, Quadratic Residue, Quadratic Sieve, Trial DivisorExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
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