Faster Than Thought: A Symposium on Digital Computing MachinesAn early introduction to electronic computing. Containing specific information on British computer investigations of the 1940's and '50's. |
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AUDREY BATES Ferranti Ltd Moston Manchester | 3 |
PROGRAMMING | 5 |
PROFESSOR F C WILLIAMS O B E F R S Professor of Electrical | 6 |
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accumulator addition algebraical analysis Analytical Engine anode applied arithmetic arranged automatic B₁ Babbage Babbage's binary digits built C.R.T. store calculating machines cards carry cathode cathode ray tube Chapter Charles Babbage circuit coefficients column combination complete complicated components computing machines construction contains cycle decimal Dekatrons described diagram Difference Engine digital computer electronic equations error example external ballistics fact Ferranti function input instruction involved Lady Lovelace large number logical magnetic drum magnetic store Manchester machine mathematical mathematician means mechanism method move multiplier National Physical Laboratory necessary needed obtained operations output particular performed position possible printed problem programme pulse punched punched cards punched tape relays represented routine significant digit simple solution solve speed square staticisor storage location subroutines subtraction successive tables tape teleprinter tion transfer tube V₁ V₂ valve variable Variable-cards voltage zero