is square free Algorithm
The square-free algorithm is a mathematical technique used to determine if a given integer has no perfect square factors, other than one. In other words, an integer is considered square-free if it cannot be divided by any square number other than 1. A square number is an integer that is the square of an integer, such as 4 (2^2), 9 (3^2), or 16 (4^2). This algorithm is particularly useful in number theory, algebra, and computer science for solving problems related to prime factorization, polynomial factorization, and cryptography.
The square-free algorithm typically involves iterating through the prime numbers up to the square root of the given integer and checking if the integer is divisible by the square of each prime. If the integer is divisible by the square of a prime, it is not square-free. Otherwise, it is square-free. The algorithm can be implemented using various methods, such as the trial division method, sieving methods, or using advanced factorization techniques. This algorithm plays a crucial role in advanced mathematical concepts like the Moebius function and the Riemann zeta function, which are used to study the distribution of prime numbers and the behavior of complex functions.
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References: wikipedia:square free number
python/black : True
flake8 : True
"""
from typing import List
def is_square_free(factors: List[int]) -> bool:
"""
# doctest: +NORMALIZE_WHITESPACE
This functions takes a list of prime factors as input.
returns True if the factors are square free.
>>> is_square_free([1, 1, 2, 3, 4])
False
These are wrong but should return some value
it simply checks for repition in the numbers.
>>> is_square_free([1, 3, 4, 'sd', 0.0])
True
>>> is_square_free([1, 0.5, 2, 0.0])
True
>>> is_square_free([1, 2, 2, 5])
False
>>> is_square_free('asd')
True
>>> is_square_free(24)
Traceback (most recent call last):
...
TypeError: 'int' object is not iterable
"""
return len(set(factors)) == len(factors)
if __name__ == "__main__":
import doctest
doctest.testmod()
