Photoelectric Number Sieve Machine ("Gear Machine")
This gear number sieve was constructed to solve number theory problems such as factoring and determining if a number is prime. The machine also had a photo detector and powerful amplifier which was not included in the gift.
Item Details
- Date
- 1932 (Made)
- Type
- Physical Object
- Catalogue number
- X85.82
- Other identifying number
- 1 (of 1) (SERIAL NUMBER)
Number Sieve (MODEL NUMBER) - Organization
- D. H. Lehmer / Robert Canepa (Manufacturer)
- Credit line
- Gift of D. H. Lehmer
- Place of publication
- North America/USA
- Weight
- 275 (lb)
- Acquisition number
- X85.82