Optimal Sorting Algorithms for Parallel Computers.

Abstract

The problem of sorting a sequence of n elements on a parallel computer with k processors is considered. The algorithms the authors present can all be run on a single instruction stream multiple data stream computer. For large n, each achieves an asymptotic speed-up ratio of k with respect to the best sequential algorithm. This linear (in k) speed-up is optimal in the number of processors used.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA012492

Entities

People

  • David Stevenson
  • Gerard Baudet

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computers
  • Instructions
  • Sequences

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.