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Java and Numerical Computing

Published

Author(s)

Ronald F. Boisvert, J Moreira, M Philippsen, Roldan Pozo

Abstract

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Java for numerical computing. We provide examples of current performance levels and propose several additional language features that would make Java more easily applied in scientific applications.
Citation
Computing in Science & Engineering
Volume
3
Issue
2

Keywords

compilers, mathematical software, programming languages, scientific computing, virtual machines

Citation

Boisvert, R. , Moreira, J. , Philippsen, M. and Pozo, R. (2001), Java and Numerical Computing, Computing in Science & Engineering, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=150799 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created April 1, 2001, Updated February 17, 2017