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Peter Shor
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I'm a professor in the Mathematics Dept. at M.I.T. I mostly work on quantum computation, quantum information, and quantum complexity, but I am also interested in other areas of theoretical computer science and mathematics.

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An English dictionary that lists examples of the word used throughout history
Jul 2, 2022
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Single vs Double Quotations
Nov 18, 2011
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Definitive and permanent answer to word class of 'over' in 'the game was over'
Jun 28, 2012
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Can I ask a question about changing the English Language?
Dec 17, 2013
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Where were "should", "shall", and "must" in the 18th Century?
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Was the reduction in Shor's algorithm originally discovered by Shor?
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Why are 'student' and 'suspend' not pronounced as written?
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What to do when you notice that a value in your paper is wrong, once it is accepted but before it is published?
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Why is there no "autumntime" or "falltime"?

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