A Fortran Multiple-Precision Arithmetic Package,

Abstract

A collection of ANSI Standard FORTRAN subroutines for performing multiple-precision floating-point arithmetic and evaluating elementary and special functions is described. The subroutines are machine-independent and the precision is arbitrary, subject to storage limitations. In this paper the design of the package is discussed, some of the algorithms are described, and test results and an example are given. The complete package is available from the author.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029133

Entities

People

  • Richard Brent

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Arithmetic
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cooperation
  • Floating Point Operations
  • Mathematics
  • Precision
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Computer Science.