An Electronic Digital Polynomial Root Extractor

Citation

Johnson, Robert Royce (1956) An Electronic Digital Polynomial Root Extractor. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/XSCJ-XT27. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03242004-145118

Abstract

Many mathematical techniques exist for factoring algebraic polynomials. Most require much computation and programming and are practical methods only with large machine computers. A special purpose electronic digital computer designed to factor polynomials of high degree is described. The mathematical method is an adaptation of a Taylor serial approximation used to connect the problem and its formulation with a special machine implementation. The computer uses a small rotating magnetic drum, about 200 germanium diodes, and 20 logical flip-flops. Unique features of the system are the simple algebraic logical design techniques and the ease of programming. The result is a small, simple, and useful computer.

Item Type:	Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:	(Electrical Engineering and Physics)
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Electrical Engineering
Minor Option:	Physics
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Frankel, Stanley P. (advisor) McCann, Gilbert Donald (advisor)
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1 January 1956
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-03242004-145118
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-03242004-145118
DOI:	10.7907/XSCJ-XT27
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	1092
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:	25 Mar 2004
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2023 18:58

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