1993 | ReviewPaper | Buchkapitel
The transition from mechanisms to electronic computers, 1940 to 1950
verfasst von : Donald W. Davies
Erschienen in: Advances in Cryptology — ASIACRYPT '91
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Enthalten in: Professional Book Archive
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The peak of mechanical cryptography was reached in World War II, then electronics rapidly replaced these machines. A very remarkable technology then ended. Some of the best examples that I have found will be illustrated. The paper continues with some memories of building the first computer at NPL during 1947 to 1950.