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POHow non numeric keys used in all prime number based algorithms like RSA
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may be i am asking very dumb question. it is said that rsa (and most other) key pairs are made of prime numbers. but when I generate key pairs with any key generating tools, it is some text (sometimes base64 / der / ber encoded) and some times unreadable contents. (eg, openSSH keys are base 64 encoded and java keytool generates binary like content). How do they relate these text to a prime number. I have one more question. What are some algorithms for factoring (find common factors). Thank you for your time and guidance.
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<encryption><cryptography><public-key-encryption>
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How non numeric keys used in all prime number based algorithms like RSA
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