Rational Approximation in High Speed Computing

Cecil Hastings

Expert InsightsPublished 1949

A study on the use of rational approximation in high speed computing. The work reported upon was largely stimulated, in the first place, thru appearance of the IBM type 604 calculating punch, and the work was given futher impetus by the reported development of the IBM card-programmed electronic calculator.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
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  • Year: 1949
  • Pages: 14
  • Document Number: P-114

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Hastings, Cecil, Rational Approximation in High Speed Computing. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1949. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P114.html.
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