This paper gives an overview of some models of computation which have proved successful in laying a foundation for a general theory of parallel computation. We present three models of parallel computation, namely boolean and arithmetic circuit families, and Parallel Random Access Machines. They represent different viewpoints on parallel computing: boolean circuit families are useful for in-depth theoretical studies on the power and limitations of parallel computers; Parallel Random Access Machines are the most general vehicle for designing highly parallel algorithms; arithmetic circuit families are an important tool for undertaking studies related to one of the most active areas in parallel computing, i.e. parallel algebraic complexity.

Parallel models of computation: an introductory survey / Leoncini, Mauro. - In: CALCOLO. - ISSN 0008-0624. - STAMPA. - 26:(1989), pp. 209-236.

Parallel models of computation: an introductory survey

LEONCINI, Mauro
1989

Abstract

This paper gives an overview of some models of computation which have proved successful in laying a foundation for a general theory of parallel computation. We present three models of parallel computation, namely boolean and arithmetic circuit families, and Parallel Random Access Machines. They represent different viewpoints on parallel computing: boolean circuit families are useful for in-depth theoretical studies on the power and limitations of parallel computers; Parallel Random Access Machines are the most general vehicle for designing highly parallel algorithms; arithmetic circuit families are an important tool for undertaking studies related to one of the most active areas in parallel computing, i.e. parallel algebraic complexity.
1989
26
209
236
Parallel models of computation: an introductory survey / Leoncini, Mauro. - In: CALCOLO. - ISSN 0008-0624. - STAMPA. - 26:(1989), pp. 209-236.
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