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Alford, C. O.

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Optical memories in digital computing

High capacity optical memories with relatively-high data-transfer rate and multiport simultaneous access capability may serve as basis for new computer architectures. Several computer structures that might profitably use memories are: a) simultaneous record-access system, b) simultaneously-shared memory computer system, and c) parallel digital processing structure.

Alford, C. O.

The potential of multi-port optical memories in digital computing

A high-capacity memory with a relatively high data transfer rate and multi-port simultaneous access capability may serve as the basis for new computer architectures. The implementation of a multi-port optical memory is discussed. Several computer structures are presented that might profitably use such a memory. These structures include (1) a simultaneous record access system, (2) a simultaneously shared memory computer system, and (3) a parallel digital processing structure.

Alford, C. O.

Errors in hybrid computers

Method is described for reduction of error components in numerical integration, sampling with zero hold order, and execution time delay.

Alford, C. O.