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Boole submits papers to the "Cambridge Mathematical Journal."
Boole submitted papers on differential equations and linear transformation to the "Cambridge Mathematical Journal." These papers would be the starting point of him getting noticed in the mathematical world. The first one was titled "Researches on the Theory of Analytical Transformations." -
Boole shows that algebra and calculus can be combined.
In his revolutionary essay, titled "Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society," Boole showcases how algebra and calculus can be combined. -
Boole publishes his first major pamphlet.
In 1847, George Boole published a pamphlet called "Mathematical Analysis of Logic" wherein he argued that logic should be attributed to math, and not philosophy. This pamphlet is considered Boolean Algebra, in its infancy. -
Boole appointed a professor.
In 1849, Boole was appointed the very first professor of mathematics at Queen's College in Ireland, even though he did not hold a university degree and was not formally trained. -
Second major publishing.
In 1854, Boole published his second pamphlet, titled "An Investigation into the Laws of Thought, on Which Are Founded the Mathematical Theories of Logic and Probabilities." This pamphlet is now considered the foundation of Boolean Algebra. -
Boole elected as a member of the Royal Society.
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Akira Nakashima invents switching circuits.
Between 1934 and 1936, Akira Nakashima developed and perfected the digital switching circuit theory, using Boolean algebra and binary code. This laid the foundation for the development of circuit design. -
Claude Shannon theorizes Boolean Logic
In his master's degree thesis, titled "A Symbolic Analysis of Relay and Switching Circuits," Shannon observed that Boolean algebra can be applied to switches and logic gates. This became the basis for digital circuit design. -
Claude Shannon designs digital circuits.
Shannon uses Boolean algebra and Nakashima's papers to design a digital circuit.
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