Lux Aeterna

Analog computers are not just relics of the past, but powerful tools that can solve complex problems faster and more efficiently than digital computers.  In this blog post, you will learn about the history, principles, and applications of analog computers, from the ancient Antikythera mechanism to how they might just be a key to revolutionizing the development of modern artificial intelligence. You will also discover the advantages and disadvantages of analog computing, and how it can complement digital computing in the future. Introduction Analog computers are devices that use the continuous variation of physical quantities, such as electrical potential, fluid pressure, or mechanical motion, to model the problem being solved. In contrast, digital computers represent varying quantities symbolically and by discrete values of both time and amplitude . History Analog computers have a long and fascinating history, dating back to ancient times. One of the earliest examples of an analog ...