A function dependent on the solution of a set of dif ferential equations containing adjustable parameters, can be minimized by systematic search procedures in parameter space. Such procedures can be imple mented by a hybrid system consisting of a general purpose analog computer and a digital expansion providing parallel logic building blocks. Program ming of such a system is illustrated for a simple search procedure in n parameters.
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