Mathematical work of charles babbage, the
Auteur :
Dubbey, J. M.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521524766
Date de publication :
12 févr. 2004
Dimensions :
21,5 x 13,8 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
323 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Babbage is today remembered mainly for his attempt to complete his difference and analytical engines, the principles of which anticipate the major ideas of the modern digital computer. This book describes his work on the design and implementation of the engines by means of a detailed study of his early mathematical investigations.