J. Presper Eckert

this computer/calculator was first being built. It was invented by two young geniuses, John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert. The ENIAC is an acronym standing for “Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer.” Its purpose was to be built for World War II as a confidential military project; the ENIAC was a project funded by the United States government and the building began in 1943 at the Moore School of the University of Pennsylvania. The ENIACs original motive for invention was for the war; however, it was not totally completed and tested until after the war had been won. One big problem with the ENIAC was that it was of massive proportions. It was the size of a full room. This is a drastic difference compared to modern day cell phones, computers, and calculators that can fit in your pocket. The ENIAC was exactly that- a giant calculator. Its large size was acceptable and appropriate at the time, but today that would be ridiculously oversized. In the midst of the 1940’s when this computer…

Mauchly and a young University of Pennsylvania professor, Presper Eckert, proposed an “electric numerical analyzer” which would greatly decrease the time needed to calculate long equations. Mauchly said in a University of Pennsylvania memo: “a great gain in the speed of calculation can be obtained if the devices which are used employ electronic means for the performance of the calculations, because the speed of such devices can be made very much higher than the that of any mechanical device”…

Segment [06:39-09:58] The inventors of Eniac, John Mauchly and Presper Eckert were reluctant to give up their dreams hence they started a computer company. Their first step was to find customers for their company. Eckert and Mauchly knew that their first customers were in the business community. The business community relied on punched card tabulating machines for record keeping and it was a tedious task. Eckert and Mauchly decided to sell their first computer to the U.S. census bureau. They…

Early Atomic Experiments Joseph John Thomson conducted an experiment that is known today as the CRT Experiment. The outcome of this experiment was JJ’s discovery of the electron. CRT is an acronym for Cathode Ray Tube, this gives a broad concept of what the experiment is about. The basic components of the experiment include, a glass cylindrical tube with most of the air inside vacuumed out of it, and inside the tube is Electrode for each side. One of the Electrodes is negative and entitled the…

Through the course of history society has been shaped by scientific discoveries that have benefitted mankind by providing a better understanding of the world and have advanced technology. One such scientist was Joseph John Thomson. Joseph John Thomson had a successful life, made important scientific discoveries, and impacted the world through his discoveries. Sir Joseph John Thomson was born on December 18, 1856 in Cheetham, a part of Manchester, England to Emma Swindells and Joseph James…

Phlogiston theory The phlogiston theory states that the every combustible substance on this planet contains phlogiston. When a combustible substance is burned, phlogiston is released into the air. The people behind the phlogiston theory believed that the whenever a substance sets on fire, the fire gives off phlogiston. The phlogiston was believed be the kind of gas which causes fire. Without phlogiston, the combustible substance won’t be able to set on fire. In the late 1660’s a scientist…

This paper discusses the life of Sir Joseph John Thomson (J.J. Thomson) and his scientific discoveries. It will also discuss how it has impacted our lives today and if we would have what we have today without his research and hard work. He was a shy boy who was gifted when it came to science. He lost his father when he was young but strived to have a better nonetheless. After becoming a Fellow of the Trinity, he started working with Lord Rayleigh and later became his successor. He found what…

than the rest of the students. When she was 14 she wrote her first songs called “butterflyz”. A record company was watching her closely and she ended up with a lot of people on her back and ended up bidding for her talents. She got a full scholarship to go to columbia university but only went four weeks and ending up dropping out because she wanted to follow her music career 100%. Alicia decided to work with Clive Davis which is an american record producer, A&R executive and music…

Recently, Alicia Keys made it known that she is not going to wear make up to celebrate beauty in its natural form. And as a woman, she stood up for what she believed in. But before she became a famous musician to go on and win 15 Grammy awards, she actually went to Columbia University, according to KR CR Tv. Although she is known as a successful American singer, pianist, record producer, song writer and actress, she didn’t finish her degree at Columbia. At a young age, she was already…

William says “I believe that’s how we came up with it,” while Jonathon claims the band’s name actually stems from their “shared interest in clipping coupons.” As far as musical influences go, the group may as well create their own Wikipedia article. As producers, Jonathon and William cite some of the “really specific production influences and references on CLPPNG (in no particular order) as: Autechre, Deathpile, Steve Albini, Karma Moffett, Steve Reich, John Cage, Philip Glass, Tangerine…