Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation
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Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation was the original title of a pioneering journal devoted to numerical analysis, computational methods, and mathematical tables, later continued under the name Mathematics of Computation.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Barlow's Tables | 1 |
| Math. Tables Other Aids Comput. | 1 |
| Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation Context triple: [Mathematics of Computation, formerName, Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation]
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Prutenic Tables
The Prutenic Tables were influential 16th-century astronomical tables based on Copernican heliocentric theory, used for predicting planetary positions before being superseded by more accurate works like the Rudolphine Tables.
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Notes on the Analytical Engine
Notes on the Analytical Engine is Ada Lovelace’s seminal commentary on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical computer, including what is often regarded as the first published computer program and visionary insights into general-purpose computation.
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C.
Differential analyzer
The Differential Analyzer is an early analog mechanical computer designed to solve differential equations using interconnected rotating shafts and wheels.
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The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
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Newcomb tables of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars
The Newcomb tables of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are a set of highly accurate 19th-century astronomical tables computed by Simon Newcomb that were long used to predict the positions and motions of these celestial bodies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation Target entity description: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation was the original title of a pioneering journal devoted to numerical analysis, computational methods, and mathematical tables, later continued under the name Mathematics of Computation.
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A.
Prutenic Tables
The Prutenic Tables were influential 16th-century astronomical tables based on Copernican heliocentric theory, used for predicting planetary positions before being superseded by more accurate works like the Rudolphine Tables.
-
B.
Notes on the Analytical Engine
Notes on the Analytical Engine is Ada Lovelace’s seminal commentary on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical computer, including what is often regarded as the first published computer program and visionary insights into general-purpose computation.
-
C.
Differential analyzer
The Differential Analyzer is an early analog mechanical computer designed to solve differential equations using interconnected rotating shafts and wheels.
-
D.
The Higher Arithmetic
The Higher Arithmetic is a classic introductory textbook on number theory, widely regarded for its clear exposition and influence on generations of mathematicians.
-
E.
Newcomb tables of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars
The Newcomb tables of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars are a set of highly accurate 19th-century astronomical tables computed by Simon Newcomb that were long used to predict the positions and motions of these celestial bodies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mathematics journal
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scientific journal ⓘ |
| audience |
engineers
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mathematicians ⓘ scientists ⓘ |
| continuedBy | Mathematics of Computation ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| discipline | mathematics ⓘ |
| endYear | 1960 ⓘ |
| era | early electronic computing era ⓘ |
| field |
computational mathematics
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mathematical tables ⓘ numerical analysis ⓘ |
| focus |
computational methods
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construction of mathematical tables ⓘ numerical analysis ⓘ use of mechanical and electronic aids to computation ⓘ |
| foundedBy | American Mathematical Society ⓘ |
| hasTopic |
computational algorithms
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electronic computers ⓘ error bounds for tables ⓘ mechanical calculators ⓘ tabulation methods ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| medium | print ⓘ |
| notableContribution |
dissemination of high-precision mathematical tables
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early publication venue for numerical analysis research ⓘ |
| predecessorOf | Mathematics of Computation ⓘ |
| publicationStatus | discontinued ⓘ |
| publisher | American Mathematical Society ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Mathematics of Computation ⓘ |
| startYear | 1943 ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
approximation theory
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error analysis ⓘ interpolation and extrapolation ⓘ numerical linear algebra ⓘ numerical solution of differential equations ⓘ special functions ⓘ |
| successorTitle | Mathematics of Computation ⓘ |
| titleAbbreviation | Math. Tables Other Aids Comput. ⓘ |
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Subject: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation Description of subject: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation was the original title of a pioneering journal devoted to numerical analysis, computational methods, and mathematical tables, later continued under the name Mathematics of Computation.
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linked to: Mathematical Tables and Other Aids to Computation