Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 1 of 12 - Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

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This machine—known as a differential analyser—was built in 1935 to help Manchester

University physicists solve problems in a variety of fields ranging from power transmission to bomb production.

During the Second World War, this machine was put to use in military research. One secret project involved calculating the mathematics of uranium enrichment, vital in manufacturing the atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 40 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/1

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 2 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 230 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/2

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 3 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 180 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/3

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 4 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 120 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/4

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 5 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 190 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/5

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 6 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 170 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/6

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 7 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 80 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/7

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 8 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 80 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/8

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 9 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 120 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/9

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 10 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 210 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/10

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 11 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 550 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/11

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Manchester University Differential Analyser

Pallet 12 of 12 -Part of Manchester University Differential Analyser, consisting of 16 feet central frame, 4 integrators, 2 input tables, output table, camera.

The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Measurements:: Overall: 1160 mm x 3380 mm x 4840 mm, 870 kg

Materials:: iron , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1974-597/12

type:: analogue computer and differential analyser

Component from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Metal component from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/13

type:: component - object

Handle for input table for Manchester University Differential Analyser

Handle for input table No. 1 - Front, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/14

type:: handle

Handle for input table for Manchester University Differential Analyser

Handle for input table No. 2, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/15

type:: handle

Metal component from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Metal and plastic part, found in front (loose) of Integrator unit, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/16

type:: component - object

Metal component from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Four bolts from Integrator Unit (Rear) under 4-chanels, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/17

type:: bolt - latch and lock component

Taper pin from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Taper pin from output table, lower RHS shaft, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/18

type:: taper pin

Taper pin from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Taper pin from otput table rear operating shaft coupling, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/19

type:: taper pin

Spacers from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Spacers from '2R' Integrator unit (found when dismantling), from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/20

type:: component - object

Packers from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Two packers from rear #2 Integrator unit - Front wooden panel, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/21

type:: component - object

Packing piece strips from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Packing piece strips from cabinet Side 1, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/22

type:: component - object

Washers and screws from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Two washers and two screws from unknown location, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/23

type:: component - object

Washers and bolts from Manchester University Differential Analyser

Assorted washers and bolts from unknown location, from Manchester University Differential Analyser, by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company Limited, Manchester, United Kingdom, 1935

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The Manchester Differential Analyser is an analogue computer designed to solve a class of mathematical functions called differential equations. This machine was built by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company and completed in 1935 for the Physics Department at Manchester University. The machine was based on an American design, powered by electric motors, and uses mechanical components to model mathematical relationships. The central device is a disc-and-wheel device integrator which performs mathematical integration.

Object Number:: 1974-597/24

type:: component - object

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