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Boolean algebra [2 records]

Record 1 2022-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Algebra
CONT

Boolean algebra is the category of algebra in which the variable's values are the truth values, true and false, ordinarily denoted 1 and 0 respectively. It is used to analyze and simplify digital circuits or digital gates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Algèbre

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Álgebra
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Record 2 2003-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

An algebraic system consisting of the set {0,1}, two binary operations called OR(+) and AND(·) and one unary operation (denoted by an overbar) called NOT, or complementation, or inversion.

OBS

Boolean algebra: this term is virtually synonymous with "switching algebra" when applied to the analysis and synthesis of logic (switching) circuits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
DEF

Álgebra de Boole cuando se aplica a la teoría de las conmutaciones.

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