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Title: Parallel quicksort algorithm. I. Run time analysis

Journal Article · · Int. J. Comput. Math.; (United States)

A general purpose sorting algorithm which is suitable for execution is produced on a parallel computer. The algorithm, which is based on quicksort, does not require a fixed number of processors but may theoretically use as many processors as are available. The analysis of the algorithm reveals that there is a maximum number of processors which can be used for a particular size of set s/sub n/. 6 references.

Research Organization:
Loughborough Univ. of Technology, England
OSTI ID:
5248131
Journal Information:
Int. J. Comput. Math.; (United States), Vol. 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English