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Cambridge Algebra System

Cambridge Algebra System (CAMAL) is a computer algebra system written in Cambridge University by David Barton, Steve Bourne, and John Fitch. It was initially used for computations in celestial mechanics and general relativity. The foundation code was written in Titan computer assembler. In 1973, when Titan was replaced with an IBM System/370 Model 165, it was rewritten in ALGOL 68C and then BCPL where it could run on IBM mainframes and assorted microcomputers.

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Cambridge Algebra System
DevelopersDavid Barton, Stephen R. Bourne, and John Fitch
Written inTitan assembler, ALGOL 68C, BCPL
Operating systemTitan computer then Cross-platform
TypeComputer algebra system

Cambridge Algebra System (CAMAL) is a computer algebra system written in Cambridge University by David Barton, Steve Bourne, and John Fitch. It was initially used for computations in celestial mechanics12 and general relativity. The foundation code was written in Titan computer assembler.34 In 1973, when Titan was replaced with an IBM System/370 Model 165, it was rewritten in ALGOL 68C and then BCPL5 where it could run on IBM mainframes and assorted microcomputers.4

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  1. Bourne, Stephen Richard (1969). Automatic algebraic manipulation and its application to the lunar theory. University of Cambridge.
  2. Bourne, Stephen Richard (1972). "Literal Expressions for the Co-Ordinates of the Moon. I. The First Degree Terms". Celestial Mechanics. 6 (2): 167–186. Bibcode:1972CeMec...6..167B. doi:10.1007/BF01227779. S2CID 123519237.
  3. Titan Autocode 1
  4. J.P. Fitch. "REDUCE meets CAMAL" (PDF). School of Mathematical Sciences University of Bath. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  5. John P. Fitch. CAMAL 40 Years on – Is Small Still Beautiful?. Intelligent Computer Mathematics (CICM 2009). pp. 32–44. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-02614-0_8.
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