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Recent applications of digital computers in analytical chemistry

¹Medical Chemistry Group, John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

Talanta|June 1, 1977

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Summary

Minicomputers and microcomputers are increasingly used for controlling analytical instruments. Their applications span various areas of analytical chemistry, including spectroscopy and kinetics.

Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Minicomputers are gaining traction for analytical instrument control.
Microcomputers are expected to share this role soon.
Computer applications are expanding in analytical science.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the growing role of minicomputers and microcomputers in analytical instrumentation.
To explore diverse applications of computers in analytical chemistry.
To highlight advancements in computational methods for chemical analysis.

Main Methods:

Review of current minicomputer applications in analytical instrument operation.
Discussion of projected roles for microcomputers.
Exploration of computer-based techniques in various analytical fields.

Main Results:

Minicomputers are actively used for controlling analytical instruments.
Microcomputers are poised to become significant in this domain.
Computers facilitate advancements in electroanalytical chemistry, spectroscopy, and kinetic studies.

Conclusions:

The integration of computers, including minicomputers and microcomputers, is transforming analytical instrument control.
Computer applications offer enhanced capabilities for data analysis, method development, and literature searching in chemistry.
The future of analytical chemistry will be heavily influenced by computational power and accessibility.

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