Andrew Donald Booth
British computer scientist (1918–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andrew Donald Booth (11 February 1918 – 29 November 2009)[2][3] was a British electrical engineer, physicist and computer scientist, who was an early developer of the magnetic drum memory for computers.[1] He is known for Booth's multiplication algorithm.[2] In his later career in Canada he became president of Lakehead University.
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Andrew Donald Booth | |
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Born | (1918-02-11)11 February 1918 |
Died | 29 November 2009(2009-11-29) (aged 91) |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Jesus College |
Known for | Booth's multiplication algorithm |
Spouse | Kathleen Booth |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Computer science, Physics, Electric engineering |
Institutions | Birkbeck College, University of London, Lakehead University |
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