ALU: how mathematical logic creates modern computing

Abstract

It is fascinating how humans can find a simple idea and use it to create complex creations. This is the case with mathematical logic and logic gates. This paper goes over how Boolean algebra and logic gates are utilized to create an important part of the CPU. It also discusses how the concepts of logic gates can be simulated in electrical circuits via the use of transistors. It showcases logic gates by showing how a simple Arithmetic Logic Unit would be created using them, showing the different components and describing the binary operations in the process.