Parallel Computing Using the Prefix Problem

Lakshmivarahan, S., & Dhall, Sudarshan K.

ISBN 10: 0195088492 / ISBN 13: 9780195088496

Published by Oxford University Press, New York, 1994

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Full bound navy cloth with gold lettering, 294pp w Index, As New Condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Parallel Computing Using the Prefix Problem
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195088492
• ISBN 13: 9780195088496
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Computer Science

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Synopsis

The prefix operation on a set of data is one of the simplest and most useful building blocks in parallel algorithms. This introduction to those aspects of parallel programming and parallel algorithms that relate to the prefix problem emphasizes its use in a broad range of familiar and important problems. The book illustrates how the prefix operation approach to parallel computing leads to fast and efficient solutions to many different kinds of problems. Students, teachers, programmers, and computer scientists will want to read this clear exposition of an important approach.

About the Author

Sudarshan K. Dhall is at both at the University of Oklahoma.