someFactors

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someFactors

$\begin{usage} someFactors~x \end{usage}$

Signature

someFactors: % $\to$ List %

$\begin{params} {\em x} & \% & A ring element\\ \end{params}$

$\begin{retval} Returns $[x_1,\dots,x_n])$\ such that each $x_i$\ divides $x$\ exactly. \end{retval}$

$\begin{remarks} This function is not meant to use factorization or return a com... ...nctionalities are available. It is however meant to be efficient. \end{remarks}$

Manuel Bronstein 2000-12-13