non-computable process
[nɑːn kəmˈpjuːtəbl ˈprɑːses]
nounpl: non-computable processes
processo não computável
1. A process or function that cannot be computed or solved by any algorithm or Turing machine, even in principle, within finite time or resources
The halting problem is a classic example of a non-computable process in theoretical computer science.
O problema da parada é um exemplo clássico de um processo não computável na ciência da computação teórica.
2. An operation or sequence of steps whose output cannot be determined by any systematic or mechanical procedure
Some mathematical functions represent non-computable processes that transcend the limitations of algorithmic methods.
Algumas funções matemáticas representam processos não computáveis que transcendem as limitações dos métodos algorítmicos.
This is a specialized term primarily used in academic contexts, particularly in computer science, mathematics, and logic courses. It is taught as a fundamental concept in theoretical computer science to understand the limits of what computers can solve. The term reflects the philosophical implications of computability theory, which emerged from work by Turing, Church, and Gödel in the early 20th century.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beyond the pale of computation
transcends algorithmic boundaries
outside the realm of mechanical computation
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