Download or read book Calculating Companion for the Slide Rule written by James L. Rowland and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Calculating Companion for the Slide Rule written by James L Rowland and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James L. Rowland provides readers with invaluable insights into mathematical calculations using the slide rule. This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in mathematics, engineering, or science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Calculating Companion for the Slide Rule Primary Source Edition written by James L. Rowland and published by . This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Download or read book Slide Rule Companion Tables written by D. Forbat and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Slide Rule written by Charles Pickworth and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Introduction. THE slide rule may be defined as an instrument for mechanically effecting calculations by logarithms. Those familiar with logarithms and their use will recognise that the slide rule provides what is in effect a concisely arranged table of logarithms, together with a simple and convenient means for adding and subtracting any selected values. Those, however, who have no acquaintance with logarithms will find that only an elementary knowledge of the subject is necessary to enable them to make full use of the slide rule. It is true that for simple slide-rule operations, as multiplication and division, a knowledge of logarithms is unnecessary ; indeed, many who have no conscious understanding of logarithms make good use of the instrument. But this involves a blind reliance upon rules without an appreciation of their origin or limitations, and this, in turn, engenders a want of confidence in the results of any but the simplest operations, and prevents the fullest use being made of the instrument. For this reason a brief, but probably sufficient r&wm4 of the principles of logarithmic calculation will be given. Those desiring a more detailed explanation are referred to the writer's "Logarithms for Beginners." . The slide rule enables various arithmetical, algebraical and trigonometrical processes to be performed with ease and rapidity, and with sufficient accuracy for most practical purposes. A grasp of the simple fundamental principles which underlie its operation, together with a little patient practice, are all that are necessary to acquire facility in using the instrument, and few who have become proficient in this system of calculating would willingly revert to the laborious arithmetical processes.
Download or read book The Practical Manager s Slide Rule Companion Being a Treatise on the Engineers Slide Rule Adapted to Mill Calculations Etc written by Joseph HOVELL and published by . This book was released on 1886 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Innovation in Computing Companion written by Gerard O’Regan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedic reference provides a concise and engaging overview of the groundbreaking inventions and conceptual innovations that have shaped the field of computing, and the technology that runs the modern world. Each alphabetically-ordered entry presents a brief account of a pivotal innovation and the great minds behind it, selected from a wide range of diverse topics. Topics and features: Describes the development of Babbage’s computing machines, Leibniz’s binary arithmetic, Boole’s symbolic logic, and Von Neumann architecture Reviews a range of historical analog and digital computers, significant mainframes and minicomputers, and pioneering home and personal computers Discusses a selection of programming languages and operating systems, along with key concepts in software engineering and commercial computing Examines the invention of the transistor, the integrated circuit, and the microprocessor Relates the history of such developments in personal computing as the mouse, the GUI, Atari video games, and Microsoft Office Surveys innovations in communications, covering mobile phones, WiFi, the Internet and World Wide Web, e-commerce, smartphones, social media, and GPS Presents coverage of topics on artificial intelligence, the ATM, digital photography and digital music, robotics, and Wikipedia Contains self-test quizzes and a helpful glossary This enjoyable compendium will appeal to the general reader curious about the intellectual milestones that led to the digital age, as well as to the student of computer science seeking a primer on the history of their field. Dr. Gerard O'Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and software process improvement, mathematical approaches to software quality, and the history of computing. He is the author of such Springer titles as World of Computing, Concise Guide to Formal Methods, Concise Guide to Software Engineering, and Guide to Discrete Mathematics.
Download or read book Calculation and Computation in the Pre electronic Era written by Aristotle Tympas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although it is popularly assumed that the history of computing before the second half of the 20th century was unimportant, in fact the Industrial Revolution was made possible and even sustained by a parallel revolution in computing technology. An examination and historiographical assessment of key developments helps to show how the era of modern electronic computing proceeded from a continual computing revolution that had arisen during the mechanical and the electrical ages. This unique volume introduces the history of computing during the “first” (steam) and “second” (electricity) segments of the Industrial Revolution, revealing how this history was pivotal to the emergence of electronic computing and what many historians see as signifying a shift to a post-industrial society. It delves into critical developments before the electronic era, focusing on those of the mechanical era (from the emergence of the steam engine to that of the electric power network) and the electrical era (from the emergence of the electric power network to that of electronic computing). In so doing, it provides due attention to the demarcations between—and associated classifications of—artifacts for calculation during these respective eras. In turn, it emphasizes the history of comparisons between these artifacts. Topics and Features: motivates exposition through a firm historiographical argument of important developments explores the history of the slide rule and its use in the context of electrification examines the roles of analyzers, graphs, and a whole range of computing artifacts hitherto placed under the allegedly inferior class of analog computers shows how the analog and the digital are really inseparable, with perceptions thereof depending on either a full or a restricted view of the computing process investigates socially situated comparisons of computing history, including the effects of a political economy of computing (one that takes into account cost and ownership of computing artifacts) assesses concealment of analog-machine labor through encasement (“black-boxing”) Historians of computing, as well as those of technology and science (especially, energy), will find this well-argued and presented history of calculation and computation in the mechanical and electrical eras an indispensable resource. The work is a natural textbook companion for history of computing courses, and will also appeal to the broader readership of curious computer scientists and engineers, as well as those who generally just have a yearn to learn the contextual background to the current digital age. "In this fascinating, original work, Tympas indispensably intertwines the histories of analog and digital computing, showing them to be inseparable from the evolution of social and economic conditions. " Prof. David Mindell, MIT
Download or read book The Use of the Slide Rule written by Allan Reginald Cullimore and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Instruction for Using a Slide Rule written by W. Stanley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Instruction for Using a Slide Rule' by W. Stanley, readers are presented with a thorough guide on how to effectively utilize a slide rule, a tool that was once essential for calculations in the pre-digital age. The book not only provides step-by-step instructions on operating a slide rule but also delves into the history and significance of this mathematical instrument. Written in a clear and concise style, the book serves as a valuable resource for individuals interested in understanding the principles behind slide rule computations. Stanley's attention to detail and practical examples make this educational text accessible to both beginners and experienced users. This work not only serves as a practical manual but also offers insights into the evolution of mathematical tools and their impact on scientific advancement. Students, educators, and enthusiasts of mathematics will find 'Instruction for Using a Slide Rule' a fascinating read that sheds light on a bygone era of calculation methods.
Download or read book The Slide Rule Applied to Commercial Calculations written by R. M. Shireby and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Practical Manager s Slide Rule Companion Being a Treatise on the Engineers Slide Rule Adapted to Mill and Factory Calculations Embracing Spyndle and Lea Yarn Changes Also a Varied Selection of Important Problems and Solutions written by Joseph Hovell and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Slide Rule Applied To Commercial Calculations written by R M Shireby and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide to the use of slide rules in business and commerce was first published in 1920. It includes detailed instructions on how to perform a wide range of calculations related to finance, accounting, and economics using a slide rule, as well as examples of real-world problems and solutions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Practical Model Calculator for the Engineer Mechanic Machinist Manufacturer of Engine work Naval Architect Miner and Millwright written by Oliver Byrne and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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