Lecture 1:
Towards 2015: trends in computers and computing

Contents of lecture (preliminary):

  • Fundamental physical aspects of computing
  • How small can a computer become?
  • Quantum effects and quantum devices?
  • A broad classification of computers
  • Microcprocessors, PLA, FPGA, ...
  • Reversible computers
  • Quantum computers
  • Evolutionary, biochemical and bioinspired computers
  • Brain-like computers

    Lecture notes

    Literature

    Included in the Compendium:

  • R. Landauer
  • P.S. Peercy, Nature
  • J.R. Barker
  • K. Goser et al.

    Further reading:

  • N.N.

    Links