A Turing machine is a theoretical model of computation, proposed by Alan Turing in 1936. It consists of several components that allow it to perform computations. The main parts of a Turing machine are:
Tape: The tape is an infinite sequence of cells, each capable of holding a symbol from a finite alphabet. It extends infinitely in both directions. The tape serves as the primary storage for data during computation.
Head: The head is a read/write mechanism that scans the symbols on the tape. It can read the symbol at the current position, write a new symbol, and move left or right along the tape.
Finite State Control: This component acts as the brain of the Turing machine. It determines the machine's behavior based on the current state and the symbol being scanned by the head. The finite state control is responsible for transitioning between states and updating the tape.
State Register: The state register holds the current state of the Turing machine. The behavior of the machine depends on both the current state and the symbol being scanned.
Alphabet: The alphabet is a finite set of symbols that the Turing machine can read and write on the tape. It typically includes both input symbols and special symbols used for control purposes.
