= Integer factorization
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Integer factorization is the process of decomposing an integer into a product of smaller integers, specifically into prime numbers. For example, the integer 28 can be factored into prime numbers as \\(2^2 \\times 7\\), where 2 and 7 are prime numbers. The goal of factorization is to find these prime factors. The significance of integer factorization lies in its applications, particularly in number theory and cryptography.
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