The Generalized FB-Direct Theorem
Abstract
While standard methods like Cornacchia’s algorithm rely on probabilistic searches with cubic logarithmic complexity, the Generalized FB-Direct Theorem deterministically recovers the cofactor at the speed of basic multiplication, completely eliminating the need for modular square roots
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cryptography and Residue Arithmetic
Analytic Number Theory Research
Polynomial and algebraic computation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 19 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint