Universal Computation

Universal computation refers to the ability of a computational system to perform any calculation or solve any problem that can be expressed algorithmically, given enough time and resources. It means that a universal computer, like a modern computer, can simulate any other computing device, regardless of its design. This concept is foundational in computer science, illustrating that a single device can perform tasks ranging from simple calculations to complex programs, ultimately establishing the theoretical limits of what can be computed. Examples of universal computation include programming languages that can write algorithms for any computable function.