Machine theory

Here are entered works on the abstract mathematical models of devices which operate within a consistent logical system in accordance with a given algorithm; such mathematical theory can be used as a basis for design but is not concerned with hardware.
URI(s)
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85079341
- info:lc/authorities/sh85079341
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh85079341#concept
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
- Library of Congress Subject Headings
Collection Membership(s)
- LCSH Collection - Authorized Headings
- LCSH Collection - General Collection
Variants
- Abstract automata
- Abstract machines
- Automata
- Mathematical machine theory
Broader Terms
Narrower Terms
Related Terms
- Robotics
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- http://stitch.cs.vu.nl/vocabularies/rameau/ark:/12148/cb119395737
- http://stitch.cs.vu.nl/vocabularies/rameau/ark:/12148/cb11936913r
Closely Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
Earlier Established Forms
- Automata
LC Classification
- QA267-QA268.5
General Notes
- Here are entered works on the abstract mathematical models of devices which operate within a consistent logical system in accordance with a given algorithm; such mathematical theory can be used as a basis for design but is not concerned with hardware.
Change Notes
- 1986-02-11: new
- 2006-08-07: revised

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