LAPACK

• Linear Algebra library in Fortran 77

  • Solution of systems of equations
  • Solution of eigenvalue problems

• Combine algorithms from LINPACK and EISPACK into a single package

• Block algorithms

  • Efficient on a wide range of computers
    • RISC, Vector, SMPs

• User interface similar to LINPACK

  • Single, Double, Complex, Double Complex

• Built on the Level 1, 2, and 3 BLAS

• HP-48G to CRAY T-90

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