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.)) |
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| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Electrical Engineering |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| 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: | 21 Dec 2019 01:51 |
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