Teach yourself analogue computers

A clear and practical introduction to the principles and applications of analogue computing, this volume guides readers through the fundamentals of a technology that once stood at the forefront of scientific and engineering calculation. Written for students, hobbyists, and technicians, it explains how analogue computers model real-world systems using electrical circuits, operational amplifiers, and differential equations. Emphasis is placed on hands-on understanding, with worked examples that show how physical processes can be simulated and solved electronically. Reflecting the state of the art in the late 1960s, the book offers both historical insight and technical grounding, making it appealing to collectors, historians of computing, and enthusiasts of vintage electronics.