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Parallel Cholesky factorization on a multiprocessor

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6116853

A parallel algorithm is developed for Cholesky factorization on a multiprocessor. The algorithm is based on self-scheduling of a pool of tasks. The subtasks in several variants of the basic elimination algorithm are analyzed for potential concurrency in terms of precedence relations, work profiles, and processor utilization. This analysis is supported by simulation results. The most promising variant, which we call column-Cholesky, is identified and implemented for the Denelcor HEP multiprocessor. Experimental results are given for this machine.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6116853
Report Number(s):
ORNL-6124; ON: DE85008762
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English