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What book will interestingly and clearly tell the device of a computer at the physical level?
Good day, dear toasters.
I am studying programming. And recently I realized that I want to know how everything is arranged in a computer at the physical level. It still doesn’t fit in my head how physicists, chemists could come up with such things, what specific atoms work in a computer, how it all happens.
Please recommend a book that could answer such questions.
I would very much like it to be not just a textbook on physics, but also with a share of narration. Thanks in advance.
PS: I saw that the book "Code. The Secret Language of Computer Science" by Charles Petzold was recommended here. Maybe this is what is needed?
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The coolest book that popularly talks about the device of a computer is "Code. The secret language of computer science." Easy to read, understandable to any student. Look at the reviews on ozone www.ozon.ru/context/detail/id/125884
By the way, this book is in the top of the best books for programmers according to the hexlet version: https://map.hexlet.io/pages/books
I'm surprised that no one advised the book "Digital Circuitry and Computer Architecture" ( https://habrahabr.ru/post/259505/). A modern, detailed and comprehensive guide to the design of computer systems.
I think it's worth starting with something like "device of semiconductor devices for the smallest" and then ascending to trigger-registers
I'm afraid one book will not do here if you need it right down to the atoms.
Start at the same time with semiconductors (since you really need understanding at the molecular level), and with the device of the simplest processor.
In general, the history of the development of computer technology, starting with mechanical devices, will also help to understand "how they could come up with such a thing." Well, as a bonus, you can study each term that has a strong influence on development separately (the same transistors, yes).
Here are a couple of links. Very useful site, I found it yesterday, I like it.
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