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The delayed coupling method: An algorithm for solving banded diagonal matrix problems in parallel

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OSTI ID:520498
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
We present a new algorithm for solving banded diagonal matrix problems efficiently on distributed-memory parallel computers, designed originally for use in dynamic alternating-direction implicit partial differential equation solvers. The algorithm optimizes efficiency with respect to the number of numerical operations and to the amount of interprocessor communication. This is called the ``delayed coupling method`` because the communication is deferred until needed. We focus here on tridiagonal and periodic tridiagonal systems.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
520498
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--97-1605; CONF-970876--1; ON: DE97008306
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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