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A Parallel Algorithm for Finding Fill in a Sparse Symmetric Matrix

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Computer Science Technical Reports
Author
Gilbert, John R.
Hafsteinsson, Hjalmtyr
Abstract

We describe a parallel algorithm for finding the fill that occurs when a sparse symmetric positive definite matrix A is factored into its Cholesky factor L. The algorithm is in two steps: First we determine the elimination forest F for A. Then from F and A we compute the fill. The algorithm takes $O(\log^{2} n)$ time, using $m + n$ processors to find the elimination forest and $m^{*}+ n$ processors to find the fill.

Date Issued
1986-10
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Cornell University
Keywords
computer science
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technical report
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technical report

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