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The use of computation in the decoding of the first known computer

The Antikythera Mechanism is an extraordinary multi-geared mechanical calculator from ancient Greece. We describe our use of computational methods and software in experimental and theoretical investigations of its astronomical functions and displays.

Index Terms: A General Literature, A.m Miscellaneous, C.2 Communication/Networking and Information Technology, Multimedia Information Systems, H.3.5 Online Information Services, web programming, web applications, Pervasive computing, mobile applications, Internet applications, database technology, Computer-supported cooperative work, A General Literature, B Hardware, A.0 General, J.2.b Archaeology, J.2.c Astronomy, J.2.g Engineering, K.2 History of Computing,Citation: Michael Edmunds, Tony Freeth, "The use of computation in the decoding of the first known computer," Computer, 28 Apr. 2011. IEEE computer Society Digital Library. IEEE Computer Society, Usage of this product signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use.

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