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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

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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.

Metadaten
Titel
The transition from mechanisms to electronic computers, 1940 to 1950
verfasst von
Donald W. Davies
Copyright-Jahr
1993
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-57332-1_1