Algorithm-Structured Computer Arrays and Networks. Architectures and Processes for Images, Percepts, Models, Information

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages xiii-xix
Acknowledgments, Pages xxi-xxiii
INTRODUCTION: Toward Algorithm-Structured Architectures, Pages 3-15
CHAPTER 1 - Conventional Computers and Loosely Distributed Networks, Pages 16-36
CHAPTER 2 - First Attempts at Designing and Organizing Multicomputers, Pages 39-60
CHAPTER 3 - Large and Powerful Arrays and Pipelines, Pages 61-80
CHAPTER 4 - More or Less Tightly Coupled Networks, Pages 81-96
CHAPTER 5 - Parallel Parallel Computers, Pages 97-104
CHAPTER 6 - Converging Pyramids of Arrays, Pages 105-112
CHAPTER 7 - Comparisons among Different Interconnection Strategies, Pages 113-127
CHAPTER 8 - Formulating, Programming, and Executing Efficient Parallel Algorithms, Pages 131-148
CHAPTER 9 - Development of Algorithm–Program–Architecture–Data Flow, Pages 149-158
CHAPTER 10 - Some Short Examples Mapping Algorithms onto Networks, Pages 159-167
CHAPTER 11 - A Language for Parallel Processing, Embedded in Pascal, Pages 168-181
CHAPTER 12 - A Programming Language for a Very Large Array, Pages 182-188
CHAPTER 13 - A Quick Introduction to Future Possibilities, Pages 191-198
CHAPTER 14 - Construction Principles for Efficient Parallel Structures, Pages 199-211
CHAPTER 15 - Designing VLSI Chip-Embodied Information-Flow Multicomputers, Pages 212-227
CHAPTER 16 - Compounding Clusters and Augmenting Trees, Pages 228-235
CHAPTER 17 - Pyramid, Lattice, Discus, Torus, Sphere, Pages 236-253
CHAPTER 18 - Three-Dimensional Array/Network Whorls of Processors, Pages 254-259
CHAPTER 19 - Toward Very Large, Efficient, Usable Network Structures, Pages 260-273
APPENDIX A - Applied Graphs, to Describe and Construct Computer Networks, Pages 277-291
APPENDIX B - Bits of Logical Design Embodied in Binary Switches, Pages 292-300
APPENDIX C - Component Cost and Chip Packing Estimates for VLSI, Pages 301-315
APPENDIX D - Design of Basic Components and Modules for Very Large Networks, Pages 316-331
APPENDIX E - Examples of Languages and Code for Arrays and Networks, Pages 332-347
APPENDIX F - Organizations in Crystal, Cell, Animal, and Human Groups, Pages 348-357
APPENDIX G - Messages (Information Passed between Processors), Pages 358-364
APPENDIX H - What Is “‘Real’ ‘Time’”?—A Metaphysical Aside, Pages 365-369
Suggestions for Further Reading, Pages 370-372
References, Pages 373-389
Glossary, Pages 391-397
Author Index, Pages 399-404
Subject Index, Pages 405-413
Computer Science and Applied Mathematics: A SERIES OF MONOGRAPHS AND TEXTBOOKS, Pages ibc1-ibc2