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5.4 Pollard p − 1 method 237<br />

can be computed quite easily. In the following algorithm we arrive at M(B)<br />

by using directly the primes up to B and their maximal powers up to B.<br />

Algorithm 5.4.1 (Basic Pollard p − 1 method). We are given a composite<br />

odd number n and a search bound B. This algorithm attempts to find a nontrivial<br />

factor of n.<br />

1. [Establish prime-power base]<br />

Find, for example via Algorithm 3.2.1, the sequence of primes p1

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