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Software physics and computer performance measurements

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ACM '72: Proceedings of the ACM annual conference - Volume 2

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https://doi.org/10.1145/800194.805896

Published: 01 August 1972 Publication History

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The concept that a software physics corresponding to the natural physics at the basic conceptual level exists is explored and a basic constitutive definition for the nature of software offered. Using this definition, a criterion for finding certain types of conservation laws in software physics is proposed. Applying these ideas to the problems of computer performance measurements, proposed definitions for software energy, work, force and power are offered. The results of a single experiment are provided to support the hypotheses, and further experimental verification called for.

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ACM '72: Proceedings of the ACM annual conference - Volume 2

August 1972

530 pages

ISBN:9781450374927

DOI:10.1145/800194

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