Arithmetic Algorithms in a Negative Base

1 February 1973

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Computers

Vol. C-22 (2) , 120-125
https://doi.org/10.1109/T-C.1973.223671

Abstract

Algorithms are described for the basic arithmetic operations and square rooting in a negative base. A new operation called polarization that reverses the sign of a number facilitates subtraction, using addition. Some special features of the negative-base arithmetic are also mentioned.

Keywords

POLARIZATION
ARITHMETIC
BASIC
SIGN
SPECIAL
SUBTRACTION
NEGATIVE BASE
REVERSES
ALGORITHMS ARE DESCRIBED
BASE ALGORITHMS

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