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Changes for version 0.43

  • random_strong_prime(nbits) random strong prob prime of nbits bits
  • random_maurer_prime(nbits) random nbits-bits proven prime
  • random_shawe_taylor_prime(nbits) random nbits-bits proven prime
  • random_maurer_prime_with_cert(nbits)
  • random_shawe_taylor_prime_with_cert(nbits)
  • csprng_urandomb(n) random number between 0 and 2^n-1
  • csprng_urandomr(lo,hi) random number in [lo,hi], inclusive.
  • PERFORMANCE
    • sieve_primes with small widths should perform much better.

Modules

Utilities related to prime numbers and factoring, using GMP