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Andrew Donald Booth | |
|---|---|
 Booth in 2008 | |
| Born | 11 February 1918 |
| Died | 29 November 2009 (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 |
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.
- ^ a b International Biographical Dictionary of Computer Pioneers. John A.N. Lee. November 1995. p. 115. ISBN 1-884964-47-8.
Born February 11 1918, East Molesy, Surrey, UK; early computer developer at the University of London who worked with John von Neumann; with Warren Weaver in 1946, first conceived of machine translations, and manufactured magnetic drum memories for many early computers.
- ^ a b Andrew Booth: scientist who invented the magnetic storage device, The Times, 12 January 2010.
- ^ Johnson, Roger (Summer 2010). "Pioneer Profile: Andrew Booth". Resurrection - Computer Conservation Society. Vol. 51. ISSN 0958-7403. Retrieved 29 July 2010.