DocumentCode
1482172
Title
Why and How to Use Arbitrary Precision
Author
Ghazi, Kaveh R. ; Lefèvre, Vincent ; Théveny, Philippe ; Zimmermann, Paul
Volume
12
Issue
3
fYear
2010
Firstpage
5
Lastpage
5
Abstract
Although double precision is usually enough, arbitrary precision increases accuracy and the reproducibility of floating-point computations.
Keywords
Aerospace control; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Computer errors; Extrasolar planet; Nuclear electronics; Radio access networks; Roundoff errors; Solar system; Stability; Arbitrary precision; GNU MPFR library; IEEE 754 standard; correct rounding; scientific computing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computing in Science & Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1521-9615
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MCSE.2010.73
Filename
5457292
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