UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
		 COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM


                 "Lessons of using Single Assignment C 
                   in numerical modelling of the
                            KPI equation" 

                        Dr. Sven-Bodo Scholz 
                     (School of Computer Science, 
                     University of Hertfordshire)

        	       22 March 2006 (Wednesday) 

                          Lecture Theatre E350
		       Hatfield, College Lane Campus
			       3 - 4 pm

       	       Coffee/tea and biscuits will be available.
			 [Catering Permitting]

		    Everyone is Welcome to Attend
			  [Space Permitting]



Abstract:


This talk will introduce the KPI equation which finds a broad range of
applications in modelling natural phenomena. We define the challenge of
writing complex numerical code in a functional language and discuss the 
experience we have gained from this.  A contrasting implementation in 
Fortran is presented to highlight the advantages of the functional style. 
Finally some performance data are presented to demonstrate the maturity 
of the SaC compiler.


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