Smooth Number

In number theory, a smooth number is an integer which factors completely into small prime numbers. The term seems to have been coined by Leonard Adleman. Smooth numbers are especially important in cryptography relying on factorization.

Read more about Smooth Number:  Definition, Applications, Distribution, Powersmooth Numbers

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