Quine–McCluskey algorithm

Summary

Quine–McCluskey algorithm is an algorithm^[1]. It draws 132 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #68 of 337).^[2]

Key Facts

• Quine–McCluskey algorithm's instance of is recorded as algorithm^[3].
• Willard Van Orman Quine is named after Quine–McCluskey algorithm^[4].
• Edward J. McCluskey is named after Quine–McCluskey algorithm^[5].
• Quine–McCluskey algorithm's has use is recorded as Logic optimization^[6].
• Quine–McCluskey algorithm's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/01t_n3^[7].
• Quine–McCluskey algorithm's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 40270796^[8].

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Designation and Status

Quine–McCluskey algorithm's instance of is recorded as algorithm^[3].

History and Context

Things named after include Willard Van Orman Quine^[4], a mathematician^[9], 1908–2000^[10], of United States^[11], awarded the Rolf Schock Prizes^[12], specialised in model theory^[13] and Edward J. McCluskey^[5], an engineer^[14], 1929–2016^[15], of United States^[16], awarded the IEEE John von Neumann Medal^[17], specialised in electrical engineering^[18].

Why It Matters

Quine–McCluskey algorithm draws 132 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #68 of 337).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[19] It is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[20]