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In this paper we look at the evolution which has taken place in the design of mathematical software for dense matrix problems. Our main emphasis is on algorithms for solving linear algebra problems where the software we develop would reside in a library on high-performance computers.
Work supported in part by the Applied Mathematical Sciences subprogram of the Office of Energy Research, U.S.
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Dongarra, J.J., Sorensen, D.C. (1988). A Look at the Evolution of Mathematical Software for Dense Matrix Problems over the Past Fifteen Years. In: Schultz, M. (eds) Numerical Algorithms for Modern Parallel Computer Architectures. The IMA Volumes in Mathematics and Its Applications, vol 13. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6357-6_3
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