A Model for Asynchronous Distributed Computation,
Abstract
This article presents an algorithmic model for distributed computation of fixed points whereby several processors participate simultaneously in the calculations while exchanging information via communication links. It places essentially no assumptions on the ordering of computation and communication between processors thereby allowing for completely uncoordinated execution. It is found that even under these potentially chaotic circumstances it is possible to solve several important classes of problems including the calculation of fixed points of contraction and monotone mappings arising in linear and nonlinear systems of equations, shortest path problems, and dynamic programming. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002879
Entities
People
- D. P. Bertsekas
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology