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DOI 10.5286/raltr.2011024
Persistent URL http://purl.org/net/epubs/work/61445
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Record Id 61445
Title HSL_MA97 : a bit-compatible multifrontal code for sparse symmetric systems
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Abstract The multifrontal method is widely used for the numerical solution of large sparse symmetric linear systems of equations. In this report, we discuss the design and implementation of a new multifrontal code HSL_MA97. Our motivation for the new code is discussed along with the key design features. HSL_MA97 is for real and complex problems and is designed to be efficient for both positive definite and indefinite systems. HSL_MA97 can be run in serial or in a shared memory environment using OpenMP. An important feature is that in parallel it offers bit-compatible solutions. Numerical results are presented for a range of problems from practical applications and comparisons are made with existing codes. Future plans for HSL_MA97 are outlined.
Organisation CSE , CSE-NAG , STFC
Keywords direct solver , multifrontal method , sparse symmetric linear systems , bit-compatible , OpenMP , indefinite systems
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Language English (EN)
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Report RAL Technical Reports RAL-TR-2011-024. 2011. RAL-TR-2011-024.pdf 2011