Redeeming Charles Babbage’s Mechanical Computer

Redeeming Charles Babbage’s Mechanical Computer

Charles Babbage first attempted to construct a mechanical computing device in 1822. A working model of his "difference engine" has been completed, and its construction is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Scientific American 1993-02, Vol.268 (2), p.86-91
1. Verfasser: Swade, Doron D.
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
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Babbage, Charles (1791-1871)
Calculators
Computers
Design engineering
Engine design
Engineering
Engines
History
Machinery
Mathematical tables
Mechanical engineering
Science museums
Technology
Wheels
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Zusammenfassung:Charles Babbage first attempted to construct a mechanical computing device in 1822. A working model of his "difference engine" has been completed, and its construction is discussed.
ISSN:0036-8733
1946-7087
DOI:10.1038/scientificamerican0293-86