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This book delves into the intricate world of early computer development, specifically focusing on the creation of a high-speed electronic computing instrument at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. The author meticulously documents the engineering challenges faced by the research team, offering a detailed account of their pioneering work in developing a magnetic memory system for this groundbreaking machine. The book's insightful examination of the technical variables and design considerations involved in building such a memory system positions the work within the broader context of early computer science, where engineers grappled with the limitations of existing technologies and sought innovative solutions to create powerful new tools. The author's meticulous account, replete with technical jargon and detailed discussions of experimental procedures, explores the fundamental challenges of achieving reliable, high-speed data storage and retrieval, highlighting the crucial role of magnetic recording in advancing the development of these early computing machines. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the birth of modern computing, offering a detailed look at the innovative solutions developed by a team of brilliant engineers in the face of daunting technical challenges.
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First Progress Report: On a Multi-Channel Magnetic Drum Inner Memory
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of early computer development, specifically focusing on the creation of a high-speed electronic computing instrument at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. The author meticulously documents the engineering challenges faced by the research team, offering a detailed account of their pioneering work in developing a magnetic memory system for this groundbreaking machine. The book's insightful examination of the technical variables and design considerations involved in building such a memory system positions the work within the broader context of early computer science, where engineers grappled with the limitations of existing technologies and sought innovative solutions to create powerful new tools. The author's meticulous account, replete with technical jargon and detailed discussions of experimental procedures, explores the fundamental challenges of achieving reliable, high-speed data storage and retrieval, highlighting the crucial role of magnetic recording in advancing the development of these early computing machines. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the birth of modern computing, offering a detailed look at the innovative solutions developed by a team of brilliant engineers in the face of daunting technical challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330615393_0
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