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On the automatic differentiation of computer programs

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OSTI ID:80377
Automatic differentiation (AD) is a methodology for developing sensitivity-enhanced versions of arbitrary computer programs. In this paper, we provide some background information on AD and address some frequently asked questions. We introduce the ADIFOR and ADIC tools for the automatic differentiation of Fortran 77 and ANSI-C programs, respectively, and give an example of applying ADIFOR in the context of the optimization of multibody systems.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States); National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States); National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
80377
Report Number(s):
ANL/MCS/CP--86364; CONF-950317--1; ON: DE95012276; CNN: Cooperative Agreement CCR-9120008; Purchase Order L25935D
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English