Dijkstra’s algorithm and heat pump: what they have in common
- Step 1. Dijkstra’s algorithm — is a kind of — Algorithm. An algorithm.
- Step 2. Algorithm — is used in — Chess computer. A search through the tree of moves.
- Step 3. Chess computer — has part — Server. IBM RS/6000 SP nodes.
- Step 4. Server — is part of — Data centre. Thousands of servers.
- Step 5. Data centre — has part — Air conditioner. Cooling.
- Step 6. Air conditioner — uses — Heat pump. An air conditioner is a heat pump that carries heat out of the room.