Java for numerically intensive computing: from flops to gigaflops
Midkiff, S.P.; Moreira, J.E.; Snir, M.
Frontiers of Massively Parallel Computation, 1999. Frontiers apos;99. The Seventh Symposium on the
Volume , Issue , 21-25 Feb 1999 Page(s):251 - 257
Digital Object Identifier   10.1109/FMPC.1999.750607
Summary:Java is not thought of as being competitive with Fortran for numerical programming. In this paper, we discuss technologies that can and will deliver Fortran-like performance in Java. These techniques include new and existing compiler technologies, the exploitation of parallelism, and a collection of Java libraries for numerical computing. We also present experimental data to show the effectiveness of our approaches. In particular we achieve 1 Gflops with a linear algebra kernel on an RS/6000 SMP machine. Most of these techniques require no language changes; a few depend on extensions to Java currently under consideration

» View citation and abstract

Log in by entering your IEEE Web Account Username and Password.

IEEE Communications Society members: If you subscribe to the IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package or IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package Plus, you must access your subscription at www.comsoc.org.

Check with your librarian, information professional, or system manager to determine if you need to log in. Please complete the online Technical Support Form if you need assistance.

Select the Purchase History link to access the document. You will have 5 Days after purchase to access the Full Text PDF. Please complete the online Technical Support Form if you need assistance.

• Search and access Abstract records free of charge
• Register for table of contents alerts
• Purchase Full Text PDF documents

» Learn more about subscription options or how to become an IEEE Member.