Across
- 3. To develop gradually over time into a more advanced or improved state.
- 7. The science of secure communication. Whitfield Diffie and Martin Hellman, who won the Turing Award, contributed to public-key cryptography.
- 9. Award: Prestigious recognition for exceptional contributions to computer science.
- 12. The measure of the difficulty or intricacy of a system, problem, or algorithm.
- 13. Standardized rules for data communication between systems or devices.
- 14. Characterized by introducing or implementing new and creative ideas.
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- 1. The process of using computers to perform calculations, process data, or automate tasks.
- 2. A step-by-step method for solving a problem or completing a task.
- 4. Computing: A computing model leveraging quantum mechanics to perform complex computations faster.
- 5. The creation of new ideas, products, or methods that add value or solve problems.
- 6. : Devices fundamental to modern computing. Nobel Laureates in Physics like William Shockley (1956) contributed to the invention of the transistor, which is essential in computer processors.
- 8. Individuals who conduct systematic investigations to discover or develop new knowledge.
- 10. Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence by machines to perform tasks like learning and reasoning.
- 11. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, often involving tools or systems.