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Introduction
Brief history and background of RSA
Importance of public-key cryptography
2. Principles of RSA
Mathematical foundations (modular arithmetic, Euler's totient function)
Key components: public key, private key, modulus, exponentiation
3. Key Generation
Prime number generation
Calculation of modulus and public/private exponents
Key size considerations and recommendations
4. Encryption Process
Message representation and padding schemes
Modular exponentiation
Encryption algorithm step-by-step
5. Decryption Process
Modular exponentiation with private key
Decryption algorithm step-by-step
6. Security Analysis
Strengths and weaknesses of RSA
Attacks: brute force, factoring, timing attacks, chosen ciphertext attacks
Impact of key size on security
Recommendations for secure implementation
7. Practical Implementations
Real-world applications of RSA
Integration with other cryptographic algorithms
Performance considerations and optimizations
8. Future Directions
Post-quantum cryptography and RSA's resilience
Alternatives and improvements to RSA
Research trends and ongoing developments
9. Conclusion
Summary of key findings and insights
Importance of RSA in modern cryptography
Final thoughts on the algorithm's relevance and longevity