Advances in Computers, Vol.06 0120121069, 9780120121069

Table of contents :
Advances in Computers, Volume 6
Copyright Page
Contributors to Volume 6
Preface
Contents
Contents of Previous Volumes
Chapter 1. Information Retrieval
1. Introduction
2. The Information-Storage and -Retrieval Cyole
3. Types of Retrieval
4. Automatic Document Indexing and Classification
5. Automatic Aids to Retrieval and Dissemination
6. Automatic Fact Retrieval
7. Conclusion
References
Chapter 2. Speculations Concerning the First Ultraintelligent Machine
1. Introduction
2. Ultraintelligent Machines and their Value
3. Communication as Regeneration
4. Some Representations of “Meaning” and Their Relevance to Intelligent Machines
5. Recall and Information Retrieval
6. Cell Assemblies and Subassemblies
7. An Assembly Theory of Meaning
8. The Economy of Meaning
9. Conclusions
10. Appendix: Informational and Causal Interactions
References
Chapter 3. Digital Training Devices
1. Introduction
2. Training Requirements
3. Training Simulators Using General purpose Digital Computers
4. Programming Considerations
5. Non-Training Uses of a Training Simulator
6. Future Training Device Requirements
Chapter 4. Number Systems and Arithmetic
1. Introduction
2. Classification and Characterization of Number Systems
3. Addition
4. Redundant Number Systems
5. Multiplication
6. Division
7. Residue Number Systems
8. Digit by Digit Computation
References
Chapter 5. Considerations on Man versus Machines for Space Probing
1. Introduction
2. Human and Machine Intelligence
3. Problem Definition in Engineering Terms
4. Summary of Information Handling by Man and Machines
5. Information Capacity of the Human Channel; Acoustic and Visual Stimuli
6. Somesthetic Communication
7. Data Processing by Machines
8. Comparison of the Bit Rate in Manned and Mechanized Systems
9. Considerations on the Communication Links
10. Possible Solutions and Recommendations
11. Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 6. Data Collection and Reduction for Nuclear Particle Trace Detectors
1. Introduction
2. Bubble Chambers
3. The Data Reduction Problem for Bubble Chambers
4. Advances in Automatic Data Analysis for Bubble Chambers
5. Spark Chambers
6. The Data Problem for Spark Chambers
7. Filmless Operation of Spark Chambers
8. Some Other Particle Trace Detectors
9. On-Line Data Processing in Physics
Bibliography
Author Index
Subject Index