Electronic Computers Fundamentals, Systems, and Applications

It is the purpose of this book to give a survey of the basic principles and applications of computers for the benefit of those who hitherto did not work with them, but who might have use for them in the future. The rapid progress of the engineering science has, naturally, led to a situation in whicli the practicing scientist and engineer cannot keep abreast of the progress in neighboring fields. The chapters of this book were prepared by distinguished experts in the field of computers for the non-expert who does not intend to become an expert, but who wants to acquire a general understanding of the problems and solutions which he needs to effectively perform the work in his proper field.
We address this book to the engineers and scientists who want to know the performance of computers, as well as to the managers who are mainly concerned with their economic aspect.
The technical development of computing machines is going on at a rapid rate. Any detailed description of computer components would therefore become obsolete within a few years. The general principles underlying their operation will probably remain unchanged for a longer time. Accordingly, this book puts main emphasis on principles and methods rather than on engineering details.
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