Speeches:

All speeches will be given in German, unless otherwise noted (see FAQ).

Date and time for each speech is shown on the Agenda. The duration is, unless otherwise noted, 35-40 minutes.

Scheduled Speeches:

FORTRAN - Damals und Heute

FORTRAN war die erste höhere Programmiersprache und kam in den frühen 50er Jahren auf damaligen Hochleistungsrechnern zum Einsatz, deren Speicher und Leistung weit unterhalb eines einfachen späteren PCs lagen. Andererseits wird FORTRAN auch heute noch im technisch-wissenschaftlichen Bereich weit genutzt. Anfänge, Entwicklungsstufen, Beispiele, und die Grundsätze der Sprachstruktur werden angesprochen.
Als Einführungsvortrag zur VCFe Exkursion (siehe unten), empfohlen.
Language English or German
By Dr. John G. Zabolitzky/GfhR

Telefunken Analog Computers - from the Prototype to the RA800H

This lecture sheds light on the history and development of analog computing technology by Telefunken. Telefunken was a technology leader in this area in the 1960ies and served as a example in the field of analog computing. Notably this lecture will be first to describe the very first prototype of a (tube based) analog computer which was built during the early 1950ies by Telefunken and formed the basis of a whole family of analog and hybrid computers built by Telefunken in the following years.
Language English or German
By Bernd Ulmann

Analog and Hybrid Computing

This lecture covers the technology and programming of (electronic) analog and hybrid computers with a wealth of practical examples. It will not only cover the mathematical foundations of analog/hybrid computing. It will also cover the technology of computational elements and their usage for solving actual problems.
Language English or German
By Bernd Ulmann

Workshop: Analogue Computing

This hans-on workshop allows you to practice and gain knowledge about analogue computers on a real machine. Support and experienced supervision is at hand to guide your first (?) steps.
Language English or German
By Bernd Ulmann

VCFe Excursion Tour

You will experience a real working CDC Dinosaur, including a hands on demonstration.

A CDC Cyber 960, the last of a successful family of supercomputers which started in 1964 with the CDC 6600. The machine is part of the Cray-Cyber Project. Visitors will be able to operate a Fortran Program. Beside this highlight other fine computers will be on Display, including a CRAY Y-MP, the 'smallest' ever computer of Cray Research.

The demonstration itself will take about 60 minutes. The whole tour will be 1 hour 50. Departure is every hour at :30 in front of the VCFe exhibition hall.

Please Notice:

• The Tour requires an additional fee of EUR 2,-.
• You may not travel on your own.
• It is strongly recommended to visit the CDC and/or Cray-Cyber speech before you participate.
• There's a maximum number of 10 visitors per Tour.
• There are no restrooms at the tours destination.

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