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Systolic algorithms as programs

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We represent a systolic algorithm by a program consisting of one multiple assignment statement that captures its operation and data flow. We use invariants to develop such programs systematically. We present two examples, matrix multiplication and LU-decomposition of a matrix.

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  1. Department of Computer Sciences, University of Texas, 78712, Austin, TX, USA

    K. Mani Chandy & J. Misra

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This work was supported in part by a grant from the Office of Naval Research under grant N00014-85-K-0057

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Chandy, K.M., Misra, J. Systolic algorithms as programs. Distrib Comput 1, 177–183 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01661171

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