Backward Error Analysis for Totally Positive Linear Systems.

Abstract

A novel formulation of the results of Wilkinson's backward error analysis allows the conclusion that partial pivoting is not necessary when solving totally positive linear systems. This saves storage and time when computing spline interpolants.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027892

Entities

People

  • Allan Pinkus
  • Carl R. de Boor

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Error Analysis
  • Errors
  • Linear Systems

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Linear Algebra