Turing's Vision: The Birth of Computer Science by Chris Bernhardt (English) Pape

Description: Turing's Vision by Chris Bernhardt Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Turings fascinating and remarkable theory, which now forms the basis of computer science, explained for the general reader. Publisher Description Turings fascinating and remarkable theory, which now forms the basis of computer science, explained for the general reader.In 1936, when he was just twenty-four years old, Alan Turing wrote a remarkable paper in which he outlined the theory of computation, laying out the ideas that underlie all modern computers. This groundbreaking and powerful theory now forms the basis of computer science. In Turings Vision, Chris Bernhardt explains the theory, Turings most important contribution, for the general reader. Bernhardt argues that the strength of Turings theory is its simplicity, and that, explained in a straightforward manner, it is eminently understandable by the nonspecialist. As Marvin Minsky writes, "The sheer simplicity of the theorys foundation and extraordinary short path from this foundation to its logical and surprising conclusions give the theory a mathematical beauty that alone guarantees it a permanent place in computer theory." Bernhardt begins with the foundation and systematically builds to the surprising conclusions. He also views Turings theory in the context of mathematical history, other views of computation (including those of Alonzo Church), Turings later work, and the birth of the modern computer.In the paper, "On Computable Numbers, with an Application to the Entscheidungsproblem," Turing thinks carefully about how humans perform computation, breaking it down into a sequence of steps, and then constructs theoretical machines capable of performing each step. Turing wanted to show that there were problems that were beyond any computers ability to solve; in particular, he wanted to find a decision problem that he could prove was undecidable. To explain Turings ideas, Bernhardt examines three well-known decision problems to explore the concept of undecidability; investigates theoretical computing machines, including Turing machines; explains universal machines; and proves that certain problems are undecidable, including Turings problem concerning computable numbers.An accessible and fascinating exploration of how Alan Turings mathematical theory gave rise to modern computer science and applications-from the desktops to cell phonesIn 1936, when he was just 24 years old, Alan Turing wrote a remarkable paper in which he outlined the theory of computation, laying out the ideas that underlie all modern computers. This groundbreaking and powerful theory now forms the basis of computer science. In Turings Vision, Chris Bernhardt explains the theory for the general reader, beginning with its foundations and systematically building to its surprising conclusions.He also views Turings theory in the context of mathematical history, other views of computation (including those of Alonzo Church), Turings later work, and the birth of the modern computer.Turing wanted to show that there were problems that were beyond any computers ability to solve; in particular, he wanted to find a decision problem that he could prove was undecidable. To explain Turings ideas, Bernhardt examines 3 well-known decision problems to explore the concept of undecidability; investigates theoretical computing machines, including Turing machines; explains universal machines; and proves that certain problems are undecidable, including Turings problem concerning computable numbers. Author Biography Chris Bernhardt is Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University and the author of Turings Vision- The Birth of Computer Science (MIT Press). Details ISBN 0262533510 ISBN-13 9780262533515 Title Turing's Vision Author Chris Bernhardt Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 208 Publisher MIT Press Ltd GE_Item_ID:137695832; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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