Alan Turing: Father of Modern Computer Science
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Turing went on to study for a Ph.D. in mathematics at Princeton, where he also became interested in cryptology. Here he further developed his idea of a 'universal computing machine' that could complete complex calculations using precise programs. This became known as the 'Turing machine'.
3. Turing cracked some codes in Wartime
Mesin Enigma
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German U-boats have inflicted heavy losses on allied shipping so it is important for the allies to decrypt signals to avoid attacks, launched from the History Hit website, Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
With the help of captured Enigma material and his work developing the 'Banburismus' technique, in 1941 Turing and the Hut 8 team successfully decrypted the German navy's more complex Enigma communication signals, allowing allied convoys to be directed away from German U-boat positions.
This was crucial to the allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic as it protected merchant convoys essential for food supplies and built military strength, ultimately allowing the Allies to make the D-Day landings in 1944.
Then in July 1942, Turing played a crucial role in developing a complex code-breaking technique, 'Turingery', used against the 'Lorenz' cipher messages generated by Germany's new Geheimschreiber (secret writers).
The ability to read previously encrypted German strategic messages (connecting Hitler and the Army High Command to frontline generals), revealed information that changed the war.
4. The Turing machine effectively pioneered the modern computer
Dasar komputer modern buatan Alan Turing
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In 1944, Turing knew his concept of a universal computing machine combined with the speed of electronics could provide the principles and means for a single machine capable of performing any programmed task.
The 'Turing machine' later became the basis of the theory of 'computation', formalizing the concept of 'algorithms'. Turing became fascinated by the machine's potential.
5. Died of cyanide poisoning
Alan Turing.
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Turing was found dead on June 8, 1954, having passed away the day before from cyanide poisoning at the age of 41. He was found near a half-eaten apple. His mother thought he had accidentally ingested cyanide from his fingers after a chemistry experiment. An inquest ruled her death a suicide although no motive was established.
