This Third Edition is the first English-language edition of the award-winning Meilensteine der Rechentechnik; illustrated in full color throughout in two volumes. The Third Edition is devoted to both analog and digital computing devices, as well as the world's most magnificient historical automatons and select scientific instruments (employed in astronomy, surveying, time measurement, etc.). It also features detailed instructions for analog and digital mechanical calculating machines and instruments, and is the only such historical book with comprehensive technical glossaries of terms not found in print or in online dictionaries. The book also includes a very extensive bibliography based on the literature of numerous countries around the world. Meticulously researched, the author conducted a worldwide survey of science, technology and art museums with their main holdings of analog and digital calculating and computing machines and devices, historical automatons and selected scientific instruments in order to describe a broad range of masterful technical achievements. Also covering the history of mathematics and computer science, this work documents the cultural heritage of technology as well.

Milestones in Digital Journalism sets out ten defining moments that changed the way we understand, produce, finance and engage with the news today. Designed for weekly use on digital journalism courses, these ten milestones provide a conceptual roadmap to understanding the subject while drawing on case study examples which help students home in on key markers in its history. Each milestone is selected for its impact on the nature of journalism practice, the content of journalism, the structure of the journalism industry and/or public engagement in the news. Milestones are defined as the key markers in the development of digital journalism worldwide since the 1970s. The featured markers are diverse and global, ranging from the first virtual reality (VR) screening of Nonny de la Peña’s Hunger in Los Angeles at Sundance Film Festival, to citizen reporting of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. Written by experts in each of the areas chosen, this book offers an inclusive and de-centred overview of the field and an ideal springboard for further study. Milestones are a range of accessible textbooks, breaking down the need-to-know moments in the social, cultural, political and artistic development of foundational subject areas. This book is key reading for students learning about the history of digital journalism worldwide.

Expanding the author's original work on processing to include inversion and interpretation, and including developments in all aspects of conventional processing, this two-volume set is a comprehensive and complete coverage of the modern trends in the seismic industry - from time to depth, from 3D to 4D, from 4D to 4C, and from isotropy to anisotropy.

Quantum mechanics, the subfield of physics that describes the behavior of very small (quantum) particles, provides the basis for a new paradigm of computing. First proposed in the 1980s as a way to improve computational modeling of quantum systems, the field of quantum computing has recently garnered significant attention due to progress in building small-scale devices. However, significant technical advances will be required before a large-scale, practical quantum computer can be achieved. Quantum Computing: Progress and Prospects provides an introduction to the field, including the unique characteristics and constraints of the technology, and assesses the feasibility and implications of creating a functional quantum computer capable of addressing real-world problems. This report considers hardware and software requirements, quantum algorithms, drivers of advances in quantum computing and quantum devices, benchmarks associated with relevant use cases, the time and resources required, and how to assess the probability of success.

This book represents the views of one of the greatest mathematicians of the twentieth century on the analogies between computing machines and the living human brain. John von Neumann concludes that the brain operates in part digitally, in part analogically, but uses a peculiar statistical language unlike that employed in the operation of man-made computers. This edition includes a new foreword by two eminent figures in the fields of philosophy, neuroscience, and consciousness.

The demand for efficiency and intelligent decision-making has become paramount, prompting a crucial examination of the limitations of traditional automation. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads, searching for a transformative solution that transcends conventional approaches. Enter the era of Hyperautomation – an innovative paradigm that goes beyond simple automation by integrating artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, and advanced techniques such as cognitive computing and data mining. Hyperautomation in Business and Society is a comprehensive exploration of how Hyperautomation addresses the complexities of modern challenges, offering a compelling solution to propel businesses and society into a new era of efficiency and intelligent decision-making. This book sets out to achieve a dual purpose: to enlighten and to guide. Starting with a breakdown of intelligent automation, the book progresses to dissect the latest IA technologies, platforms, and the intricate ways in which it optimizes workflows. Spanning diverse applications across sectors such as logistics, marketing, finance, and customer care, it paints a vivid picture of IA's transformative influence. Notably, it addresses the challenges faced by IA implementation, offering a nuanced exploration of real-world applications and their impact on businesses. Geared towards undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners, this book is a compass for those navigating the ever-changing landscape of intelligent automation.

Contains 1,250 alphabetical entries on important scientific developments and inventions, including who invented what, and where and when the invention occurred.